Inspection Report

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PIO PIO CUBA

496 W 29 STREET · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3404016
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8544405
DBPR license2300522

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed inside white chest freezer thank you bags used to store raw chicken and beef. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed about 10 shell eggs in a carton on top of kitchen counter stored at ambient temperature according to cook out for about 1 hour Cook put shell eggs inside walk in cooler for proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee open outside door, and went back to kitchen to handle food, no gloves change , no hand washing observed. Manager coached 'em in proper glove use and hand washing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bags stored inside hand wash sink. Employee rem plastic bags from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Jesica Pacheco **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate11-26-1

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. Provided agreement via email to operator. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at dining and front prep areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook at kitchen preparing food no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door to outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box with single serve cups stored on the floor at storage room. Employee stored SS cups on shelf more than six inches ab the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 3:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.