PESTO CAFE & GRILL
16323 SW 88 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33196
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-17-4High Priority – Observed employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands at front counter hand washing sink.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut lettuce (50F – Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding) at front counter. As per operator, less than 3 hours. Operator placed products in ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
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 of lentils not labeled in the walk in cooler. As per employee cooked yesterday morning. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of degreaser and chlorine not labeled located next to the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone over cutting board at front counter.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed hot box used for empanadas in disrepair. As per operator, equipment is broken and not being used.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled.
14-09-4Basic – Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front counter.
24-18-4Basic – Observed silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at warewashing area
42-01-4Basic – Observed wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:40 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.