PILAR LATIN FOOD INC
828 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed beans (67F – Cooling) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per chef since previous night. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cheese at cook line reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed beans (67F – Cooling) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per chef since previous night. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cabbage (47F – Cold Holding); lettuce (52F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per chef since previous day. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cabbage (47F – Cold Holding); lettuce (52F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per chef since previous day. **Warning**
Intermediate 9
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Warning**
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked beans inside reach in cooler since previous day not cooled correctly covered. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee metal containers stored inside HWS. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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.Celso Acosta no employee **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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 Celso Acosta with no proof of reporting agreement. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-14-4Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans inside reach in cooler cook line with no date marked, as per chef for more than 24 hours prior. **Warning**
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on to of cutting boards at cook line. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler reading 60F at cook line. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on floor at cook line. Observed oil containers on floor at cook line. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler cook line. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish and chicken at 29F thawing at room temperature. Coached manager on correct procedures. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:01 PM.
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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.