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SERGIO'S PINECREST

11927 S DIXIE HWY · PINECREST · Dade County · FL 33156

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 23, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3682611
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13580718
DBPR license2329047

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#7High 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 in walk in cooler: cooked macaroni (47/55F – Cooling). Sticker on product made from 2 days prior, operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8High Priority01B-36-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler: cooked macaroni (47/55F – Cooling). Sticker on product made from 2 days prior, operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale
#9High Priority12A-10-4

High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed waitress touch face and then grab plates to take to customers. Inspector spoke to manager on proper handwashing and provided handout. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 6 live flies in waiter station near the stored avocados and orange juice machine, not directly touching food. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cook line eggs higher than 45F ambient. Operator placed eggs in cooler for rapid chill. As per operator, less than 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line: pooled eggs (55F – Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Operator added more ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#13High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed across cook line: onions (90F – Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Operator placed onions into steam table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#14High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 4

#15Intermediate11-27-4

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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email and operator printed on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed original mop sink on plans outside, and replaced with cooler and storage cabinet added with espresso machine on top. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pastries in warmer at front counter under a 4 hour plan with no written plan. Inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#18Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted bin where avocados are stored in waiter station. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinking cup on cooler across cook line where food is prepped. Operator had employee remove. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of tortillas on floor of walk in freezer. Operator removed from floor during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at waiter station. Operator removed during inspection and brought new one out of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between two coolers across cook line. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Inspector provided via email and operator printed on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons stored upright in water station. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
5 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.