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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 dateFebruary 28, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3403903
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8543449
DBPR license2327768

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority9 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#12High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed licensed expired on October 1st,2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 9

#13Intermediate11-27-4

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. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink located next to 3 compartment sink,blocked with mop in front of it. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate53A-01-7

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

Repeat Violation
#17Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19Intermediate53B-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. At the time of the inspection employee was not able to provide employee training for any of the staff. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#21Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed above cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of tequeños stored on the floor at walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic21-14-4

Basic – Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed soiled cloth stored under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 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.