PINCHO
12590 SW 88 ST, Miami FL 33186 · 305-501-2877
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2026019356 | Feb 17, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | $160 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee put gloves to handle food, no handwashing observed. Manager coached employee serving on proper glove use and hand washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line drawer chicken kebab (49F - Cold Holding). Placed 1 hour ago. Operator placed ice bags on top of chicken kebabs for rapid chill.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at cook line soiled ceiling tiles.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at preparation area.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee serving food, no hair restraint used.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean containers with labels stuck on drain boards.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed front area top of prep table soiled cloths in use. Manager replaced with clean ones.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on prep refrigerated table across from hamburger grill.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with cinnamon sugar, no labeled. Employee labeled cinnamon sugar container.
Feb 17, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Alicia Beltran without a manager certification.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse on the cook line next to the hamburger buns,
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed back area floor drain under the three compartment sink soiled l
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in the back area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Alicia Beltran without a manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to provide proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Jonathan Chaparro, Matt Roman, Romney Lively, Luis Bracho.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For all employees.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a bottle of water stored on top of the prep cooking line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse on the cook line next to the hamburger buns,
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed back area floor drain under the three compartment sink soiled l
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean plastic containers with old labels stored in the back area shelf.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in the back area.
Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing hose not maintained clean. Observed sanitizer hose with mold-like located in the three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in cooler raw beef kebabs stored over raw shrimp kebabs.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at prep line reach in cooler a squeeze bottle of Ranch with use by label of 7/29.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line counter a container of queso cubes (49F - Cold Holding). As per operator for 3 hours.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available only chlorine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at dry storage area in a container of Brown sugar.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in rear kitchen area across from three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep table across from cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at rear chemical storage area next to exit door. Operator cleaned and discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and bags stored on storage rack in dry storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets throughout at reach in coolers broken/ loose.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen areas, walk ins and behind and under fixed equipment.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed at prep line flip top cooler in a container of plantains.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers throughout.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed a container of queso cubes at cook line labeled Black beans.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in freezer at cook line.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at dry storage shelf.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed stored on prep counter not inverted from overhead protection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed queso frito (51F - Cold Holding) on prep table next to fryer. As per operator for 1 hour. Operator placed container on ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (128F - Hot Holding) at steam table in kitchen area. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator increased the heat to the steam table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves in dry storage area with surface rust.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of brown sugar in dry storage area. Operator removed during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in rear kitchen area across from three compartment sink.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in dry storage area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep table across from cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and head phones stored on storage rack in dry storage area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting at drying rack in dishwashing area across from three compartment sink.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching cooked beef at steam table in kitchen area.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at handwashing sink at front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table next to cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled in dry storage area. Operator labeled container during inspection.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored next to butter at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the butter.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pico de Gallo (47 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than one hour.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter added to mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a lid stored at hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink. The lid was removed.
No Ecolab Lactic Acid chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching the plantains and chicken at steam table. Operator removed the utensils.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At women bathroom.
Standing water in bottom of drawers reach-in-cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
May 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Alicia B, Michely R, Eric H, Malik W. As per operator working at the establishment for more than two months.
Mar 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0ppm, operator set up 3 compartment sink and called technician.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handled raw beef patties then handled cooked potato fries to plate without washing hands,changing gloves.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips,sink and surface sanitizer test strips available at the time of inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Alicia B, Michely R, Eric H, Malik W. As per operator working at the establishment for more than two months.
Nov 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0 ppm at the time of the inspection. Operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician.
Aug 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0 ppm at the time of the inspection. Operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray cans containing oven cleaner stored on shelf with single serve container lids.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at approximately 49F.
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