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PISCO HABANERO

2238 NW 82 AVE, Doral FL 33122

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats42
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2320521
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2015044110Oct 2, 2015Oct 27, 2015$400

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers.
Basic/16-46-4
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage area not organized.
Basic/33-34-4
Stored food not covered. Observed breaded chicken not covered inside of the reach in freezer. Employee stored chicken in a container covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the cook line
Basic/36-27-5
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. On the back kitchen area.
/48-04-4
The state's own report →
Mar 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken stored in a thank you bag.
High priority/14-31-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed swai fillet inside of the kitchen prep cooler reach in cooler for more than four hours.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed swai fillet inside of the kitchen prep cooler reach in cooler for more than four hours.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pans stored on the front counter hand washing sink nothing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed kitchen area no paper towel.Employee put a new roll.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Adis Varela, Taurus Dominguez,Camila Alba,Marlin Gonzalez, Rigoberto Paron, Sandro Paron Expired on 10/25/2025
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of oven
Basic/40-06-5
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper on top of kitchen equipments
Basic/35B-02-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed pans stored bottle of water inside of the prep reach in cooler
Basic/12B-13-4
Nov 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2025Call 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
Show 1 finding ▾
No plan review submitted and approved -. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment went into renovation, front counter area hand sink was removed and replaced with a three compartment sink, observed kitchen area hand sink removed, ice machine moved to the back area.
Intermediate/51-14-7/Return visit Sep 18, 2025 · Observed establishment went into renovation, front counter area hand sink was removed and replaced with a three compartment sink, observed kitchen area hand sink removed, ice machine moved to the back area. Time Extended
Sep 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs over marinated beef in the walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands on the front counter three compartment sink. Manager coached employee.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed front counter area hand washing sink removed, observed in the cook area hand sink removed.
Intermediate/31A-04-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter counter area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No plan review submitted and approved -. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment went into renovation, front counter area hand sink was removed and replaced with a three compartment sink, observed kitchen area hand sink removed, ice machine moved to the back area.
Intermediate/51-14-7
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in the front area. Manager put date marked rice pudding
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used to scoop ice at the front counter area. Manager put a scoop
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep cooler not in disrepair not in use.
Basic/14-11-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter area, kitchen area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled in the prep area coolers
Basic/23-03-4
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back storage area not organized.
Basic/33-34-4
Stored food not covered. Observed tequeños, empanadas not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bag with breaded chicken.
High priority/14-31-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cutting board inside of the hand sink located in front of the steam table.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed two reach in coolers use as storage in the kitchen area.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in floor tiles broken.
Basic/36-17-5
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed white reach in cooler soiled, prep cooler, back area coolers.
Basic/22-16-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted
Basic/14-33-4
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage back area no organized
Basic/33-34-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused oven stored on the second kitchen located at the back.
Basic/33-31-5/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen area.
Basic/36-27-5
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket inside of the kitchen hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment set up wash sanitize, rinse, showed operator to set up correctly.
Basic/16-13-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket with heavy soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a bottle of water inside of the sandwich area cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed kitchen reach in cooler with heavy soiled,
Basic/22-16-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reaching cooler shelves with rust.
Basic/14-33-4
Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container no covered in the front counter area, observed hash browns no covered inside of the reach in freezer located in the kitchen area.
Basic/08B-12-5
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused oven stored on the second kitchen located at the back.
Basic/33-31-5/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls around the kitchen area soiled.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Back area reach in cooler shelves.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork being thawed out at room temperature.
Basic/06-01-5
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused equipment stored inside of the back area oven.
Basic/33-31-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar, beans, rice. Manager labeled containers.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife, fork inside of hand washing sink located in the flat grill area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with consumer advisory, observed advisory posted in the front counter.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of the ice machine soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed under flat grill with heavy soiled.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in the back kitchen area.
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed In the kitchen area ceiling vent soiled.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in the flat grill area, walk in cooler floor.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. prep cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled located in the flat grill area.
Basic/22-16-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted out located in both the kitchen areas.
Basic/14-33-4
Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container no covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed a non working oven located in the back kitchen area.
Basic/33-31-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted out
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under three compartment sink, flat grill area walls with heavy soiled.
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled located in the front counter area.
Basic/02D-01-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.