PESTO CAFE & GRILL
16323 SW 88 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33196
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-15-5High Priority – Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese flat bread (107F – Hot Holding) on the counter in front area. Per operator placed on counter 20 min ago. Operator placed in heater. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves housing dry food items and single service items in hallway area across of walk in cooler. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for lox cream cheese bagel and for lox omelette on the menus. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. Observed no food handler training provided to current employees for the establishment. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed accumulation of rust on shelves on shelves housing single service items next to kitchen door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 6
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves inside walk in cooler under vegetables. **Warning**
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed a in use waffle maker next to handwashing sink with no splash guard to prevent cross contamination. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors inside walk in freezer. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of walk in cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed accumulation of rust on shelves inside walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 5, 2026 11:22 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.