Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PESTO CAFE & GRILL

16323 SW 88 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33196

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 13, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3574951
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10740909
DBPR license2332161

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High 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.

#10High Priority03A-02-5

High 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.

#11High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – 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

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled with dust in walk in cooler.

#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – 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.

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic cups wet nesting on shelf at kitchen entrance.

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid of ice machine broken.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with food debris at front counter.

#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle at front counter.

#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables throughout establishment.

#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – 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
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.