Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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PINCHO

9860 SW 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 27, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3667861
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13528035
DBPR license2331479

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 27, 2026 3:42 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 28, 2026 9:23 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#10High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 50+ flying insects landing on clean pans, prep tables, and food prep cutting boards in back kitchen area.

#11High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef inside reach in cooler in back kitchen area.

#12High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed flying insects landing on bag of onions in back prep area. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (50F – Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler located across the cook line. As per operator, product has been there for about three hours.

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Nicole Cardenas employee training expired 08/03/2025.

Basic 9

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled at the kitchen cook line.

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with broken door handles.

#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed kitchen tiles near cook line cracked.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located across and next to the cook line with soiled gaskets.

#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located in back kitchen prep area with soiled interior.

#7Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler with rusted shelves in back kitchen prep area.

#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on top of prep table not stored in sanitizer solution.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.