PIKIO TACO
3120 COLLINS AVENUE, RESTAURANT · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dishwasher machine at the bar and the kitchen not sanitizing correctly as evidence of chlorine 0 ppm. Manager call the technician. **Repeat Violation**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed utensils and plates are not sanitized using the dish machine as evidence of chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bacon at 47 F, chicken at 49 F both items inside cooling drawers underneath the grill in the kitchen . All items for less than 4 hrs. Food items were moved the walk in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. As evidence of no chlorine sanitizer concentration.
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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 employee Jose Wilson Lima working in the establishment for more than 2 months without employee training .
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Missing reporting agreement for Jose Wilson Lima. Corporate Chef explained the agreement to the employee and the employee signed it. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 10
16-10-4Basic – Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process. Kitchen dishmachine is not removing all the detergent during the rinse process . Manager called the technician immediately.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used to scoop sugar and maseca. Person in charge discarded them . **Corrective Action Taken**
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed kitchen dishmachine not rinsing the detergent properly.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet when engaged in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair ( cooler located at the end in front of the cook line .
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of old debris underneath equipments.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic lid for food container is cracked. Person in charge discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed peeled bananas on a tray inside reach in freezer with no cover. Employee wrapped the bananas . **Corrected On-Site**
33-06-4Basic – Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed missing trash container at the hand sink station (basement prep area )
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:56 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.