PESTO CAFE & GRILL
16323 SW 88 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33196
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over turkey slices in reach in cooler under stove. Coached operator on proper separation procedures.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pancake Mix (69F – Cold Holding) at front counter. As per chef, it had only been out of the reach in cooler for 10 minutes. Instructed chef to place mix back in reach in cooler for rapid chill.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food containers of flour soiled on shelf near three compartment sink.
Basic 8
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled with dust in walk in cooler.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed male employee engaged in food preparation while wearing a watch.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic cups wet nesting on shelf at kitchen entrance.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid of ice machine broken.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with food debris at front counter.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle at front counter.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables throughout establishment.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle of oil stored on stove unlabeled. Also observed sugar in plastic container unlabeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:45 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.