Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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PIKIO TACO

3120 COLLINS AVENUE, RESTAURANT · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3631585
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10929135
DBPR license2336001

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 16, 2025 1:54 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 17, 2025 11:25 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority10 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched the trash container and started working with utensils in the kitchen without washing his hands. Employee was coached and washed his hands.

#9High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 12 flying insects at the warewashing area over clean food containers inside the kitchen.

#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over 3 leches inside walk in cooler. Person in charge inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches crawling on the wall underneath and behind dishwasher machine located in the kitchen..

Intermediate 10

#12Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. Missing in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drainer inside the hand sink at the bar area.

#14Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Missing certified manager in the establishment.

#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration inside dishwasher machine.

#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the hand sink located in front of the cook line. Station was restocked . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#18Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. No proof of any approved training for food employees

#19Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for Hector Lima, Jose Wilson Lima **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#20Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at the hand sink located in front of the cook line. Station was restocked. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed some plastic bottles with chemical products without labels. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 7

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling vent inside room the kitchen area.

#2Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored on the floor by the 3 compartment sink.

#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee placed his hat on. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food residue on kitchen floor at the ware washing area.

#5Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching the ice. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of mold like substance on reach in freezer gaskets.

#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed mold like substance and debris inside reach in freezer.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:21 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
3 observation(s)

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