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PESTO ITALIAN CUISINE

1900 NE MIAMI CT K19 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33132

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 25, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3361314
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8380574
DBPR license2337308

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

Intermediate 4

#3Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blender inside. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate53B-01-5

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. Rawad Ammar, Felix Diaz. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic to go container storage on floor. Operator stored properly.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.