PESTO CAFE & GRILL
16323 SW 88 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33196
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed rice(9:35) (100F – Cooling); rice (10:20) (90F – Cooling) the product decrease 10 degrees in 45 minutes. Manager moved the container with rice to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-15-5High Priority – Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Jamaican empanadas (74F – Hot Holding), chicken empanadas (70F – hot holding) in the hot box wt the front line. As per manager was cooked 2hrs ago. Manager removed it to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored and raw chicken over cut ham and hashed brown located in the reach in cooler at the cook line. Manager was informed on the proper method of storing products.
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored in the front line. Manager removed it and placed in the reach in cooler from rapid cooling.
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine +200ppm). Manager corrected it and sanitizer went down to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Provided handout to manager.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Provided the handout to manager, and he had employees on site signed. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers with chicken soup, lentils and hash browns not labeled in the walk in cooler. As per manager cooked yesterday morning.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser not labeled located next to the 3 compartment sink.
Basic 9
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 5 knives in preparation table located at the front counter and 3 knives between the wall and pipe of 3 compartment sink.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs stored in oven door at the front counter. Manager removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in men's restrooms.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers, observed in walk in cooler.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in walk in freezer.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation area at the front counter.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:23 PM.
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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.