PIRUW GRILL
12562 SW 120 ST, Miami FL 33186 · 3052834364
Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk in cooler. Employee stored raw chicken below raw beef.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking plumbing below three compartment sink at ware wash area.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 4 high priority.
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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 at ware wash area across from three compartment sink dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Three compartment sink will be used until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk in cooler. Employee stored raw chicken below raw beef.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at walk in cooler 4 tuna loins, 6 salmon loins, 7 snapper loins, 10 corvina loins commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged, defrosted and not removed from packaging. Operator discarded fish.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on at wok station on cook line heavy cream (71F - Cold Holding), as per operator less than 2 hours. Employee placed heavy cream in reach in unit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at bar to the right of three compartment sink blocked by server tray. Employee removed tray from sink. Observed employee wash metal spoon in hand wash sink to the right of reach in cooler across from cook line. Employee was coached on proper procedure. Observed metal container bowl in hand wash sink to the left of ceviche station across from cook line. Employee removed bowl.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink to the left of ice machine. Employee provided paper towel.
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. Observed Daniel without proof of signed employee agreement. Employee agreement was provided to person in charge via email.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelves with cleaned metal containers to the left of the dish machine at ware wash area.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed towel dispenser in men's bathroom unable to dispense paper towel.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed jalepeno sauce and tartar sauce prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours without date marking.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handle of oven at cook line to the right of wok station.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned metal containers to the left of dish machine not inverted Observed clean plates on shelf across from steam table not inverted. Employee inverted plates during time of inspection.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at walk in cooler 4 tuna loins, 6 salmon loins, 7 snapper loins, 10 corvina loins commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged, defrosted and not removed from packaging. Operator discarded fish.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on mettle containers to the left of dish machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in walk in freezer floor panel in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor below cook line soiled with grease and food debris. Observed floor below counter with soda machine soiled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in front of steam table at cook line cracked tiles.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil and buckets of soy sauce stored on floor at dry storage area to the left of preparation table. Observed water bottles stored on floor of dry storage area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights at ware wash area above dish machine and three compartment sink not shielded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler to the right of ice machine. Observed soiled curtains in walk in freezer to the left of ware wash area.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler to the left of ice machine.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler across from cook line. Observed rusted shelves in walk in freezer to the left of ware wash area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking plumbing below three compartment sink at ware wash area.
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line reach in cooler raw beef stored on top of cooked risotto. Chef removed container and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at stove garlic in oil (98F - Hot Holding). As per chef for less than 2 hours. Chef increased heat to begin reheating.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blocked dat hand sink next to dry storage area used as dump sink. Operator removed and cleaned sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dry storage area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed for serving plates stored on top wall shelf at cook line.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduced oxygen packages of tuna (frozen) stored in walk in cooler to be thawed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid missing at ice machine. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled behind fixed equipment throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on fryer door handles. Operator removed.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed for cook line reach in coolers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line reach in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at prep station next to dishwashing area. Operator moved sanitizer bucket to bottom shelf of the prep table.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dry storage area.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed two employee with soiled gloves wash hands without removing gloves and continue food preparation. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) at bottom reach in cooler prep table across from cook line. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the containers to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (89F - Hot Holding) at steam table in kitchen area. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the container to the walk in cooler.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for items under ceviche and cold bar section on menu. Also observed for Tuna Luna menu item.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dry storage area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduced oxygen packages of tuna (frozen) stored in walk in cooler to be thawed. Inspector coached operator on proper ROP thawing procedures.
Food stored on floor. Observed calamari stored on the floor in walk in cooler.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Operator stored ice scoop properly during inspection.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed scoop stored on soiled container lid in dry storage area. Operator stored properly.
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 ceviche preparation table.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm). Operator diluted the solution. Final Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at prep station next to dishwashing area. Operator moved sanitizer bucket to bottom shelf of the prep table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of bread crumbs not labeled in dry storage area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
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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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator primed sanitizer for dishwasher machine new reading Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line white rice (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator for about 2 hours from walk in cooler. Operator placed into walk in cooler to rapid cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cafe area at front of restaurant milk (86F - Hot Holding). As per operator less than 30 minutes ago. Operator placed into cooler to cool.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in women's bathroom. Operator replaced soap.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at cafe station.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee food handler certificates expired as of 8/2/2024.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Food stored on floor. Observed box plastic cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hot box; empanadas,as per operator about 30 mins ago,operator adjusted thermostat to increase temperature. (126F - Hot Holding)
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for the ceviche items.
Food stored on floor. Observed jug containing cooking oil stored on the dry storage floor.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the ware washing area.
Stored food not covered. Observed for the scrambled eggs located in the walk-in cooler
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior of microwave oven rusted,unit opposite cookline.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the ware washing area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the walk-in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the 3 compartment sink. Corrected on site. Observed in the dry storage area.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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 in walk-in cooler at approximately 50F.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed by the entrance to the dry storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior of microwave oven rusted,unit opposite cookline.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the ware washing area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the walk-in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the 3 compartment sink. Corrected on site. Observed in the dry storage area.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler; marinated beef heart (47F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken (50F - Cold Holding); diced corvina (50F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (50F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (50F - Cold Holding); mussels (50F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (51F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (50F - Cold Holding); raw swai fillets (50F - Cold Holding); cooked lobster tails (54F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler; marinated beef heart (47F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken (50F - Cold Holding); diced corvina (50F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (50F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (50F - Cold Holding); mussels (50F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (51F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (50F - Cold Holding); raw swai fillets (50F - Cold Holding); cooked lobster tails (54F - Cold Holding)
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for the ceviche items.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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 in walk-in cooler at approximately 50F.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed by the entrance to the dry storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior of microwave oven rusted,unit opposite cookline.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at the 3 compartment sink,knives between wall and sink.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the ware washing area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed for unit opposite cookline
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the walk-in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the 3 compartment sink. Corrected on site. Observed in the dry storage area.
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