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 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler hashbrown (45-50F – Cooling). As per operator, hashbrown were heat treated and placed in walk in cooler day prior to inspection. **Warning**
22-12-5High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer soiled. **Warning**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs with ambient temperature greater than 45F. As per operator, eggs have been on line less than 1 hour prior to inspection. Operator placed eggs in reach in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler hashbrown (45-50F – Cooling). As per operator, hashbrown were heat treated and placed in walk in cooler day prior to inspection. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Jamaican patty in warmer at front counter 112F. Operator stated the pastry's were there less than 2 hours prior to inspection. Operator turned heat up in machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Lox cream cheese with smoked salmon not identified on menu. Oberseved manager mark salmon on menu either asterisk to identify raw item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves on drying rack of dishes. **Warning**
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 spinach pies in freezer with no label or date mark. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 3
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickled stored on floor in back of kitchen. Operator moved to shelf for proper protection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside bucket, not allowed to air dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bucket of sugar not labeled underneath prep table in back of kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:00 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.