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SAL Y PIMIENTA SABOR LATINO

12535 W OKEECHOBEE RD · HIALEAH GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33018

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3322980
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8542972
DBPR license2327768

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority7 Intermediate8 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 3

#9High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken wing stored over limes in the walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon, raw tuna stored over pico de gallo in the walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#11High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In a rice cooker observed cooked rice (128F – Hot Holding), as per cook for less than 2 hours, employee reheating food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 7

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In the hand sink located in the kitchen observed a try and other items stored in the hand sink. Employee removed it. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strip available during the inspection. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in the front counter. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in the front counter. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#17Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed underneath the preparation table rusted. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#18Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In the hand wash sink used by employees. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Heavy mold accumulation in the ice machine located in the front counter. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior has grease accumulation. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with heavy grease accumulation, observed interior of hand wash sink located in the front counter soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach-in cooler located in front of the stoves interior soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic14-20-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Underneath the steam table. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
5 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.