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
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 6
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee metal containers stored inside HWS. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
16-37-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
05-08-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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.Celso Acosta no employee **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
53A-14-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
40-06-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
13-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler reading 60F at cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Observed no food stored inside damage reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on floor at cook line. Observed oil containers on floor at cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
10-20-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
05-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
29-49-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:52 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.