Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

PACIFICO

1098 W 29 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 30, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3621167
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10913464
DBPR license2313910

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#17High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed White rice (57F – Cooling) inside walk in cooler shelf at kitchen area. As per operator the rice was in the walk in cooler from the day before. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed one employee coming inside the kitchen and putting gloves on without washing hands. Coached employee on proper procedure. Employee removed gloves and washed hands at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of cooked pork ribs on shelf at walk in cooler.

#20High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed White rice (57F – Cooling) inside walk in cooler shelf at kitchen area. As per operator the rice was in the walk in cooler from the day before. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#21High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beans sprouts (47F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator placed it inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#22Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottles not identified under dishwasher machine at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 16

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine at front counter.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezers door handles soiled all around kitchen area, storage area and front counter.

#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area and dry storage.

#4Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes on the ceiling at dry storage and kitchen area. Also observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen area and dry storage.

#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cloth, glasses and phone stored on top of gallon of sauces on shelf at dry storage area. Operator removed them and stored them properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed soy spice container stored on the floor on storage room at dining area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on preparation table at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection.

#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled on shelf next to reach in freezers at kitchen area.

#9Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezers gaskets soiled all around kitchen area, storage area and front counter.

#12Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezers soiled at kitchen area, front counter and storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area.

#14Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation at kitchen area.

#15Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled all around kitchen area and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, salt and msg containers not identified on top of preparation table next to cook line at kitchen area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:44 AM.

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 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)

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