Pilar Latin Food
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
78
Score
Pilar Latin Food Inc, located at 828 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL, underwent a low-risk inspection on 2025-10-31, resulting in a score of 78 with five minor violations. Among the noted issues were an accumulation of mold-like substance in the ice machine, a cutting board with cut marks, and an employee not using a hair restraint during food preparation. Historical data indicates a pattern of mostly high-risk inspections across six scored events.
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Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on floor at cook line. Observed oil containers on floor at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
78
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cheese at cook line reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee metal containers stored inside HWS. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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.Celso Acosta no employee **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed Celso Acosta with no proof of reporting agreement. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
53A-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on to of cutting boards at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler reading 60F at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Observed no food stored inside damage reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on floor at cook line. Observed oil containers on floor at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
26
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 9 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per chef since previous day. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed beans (67F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per chef since previous night. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per chef since previous day. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cheese at cook line reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed beans (67F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per chef since previous night. **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked beans inside reach in cooler since previous day not cooled correctly covered. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee metal containers stored inside HWS. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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.Celso Acosta no employee **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Observed Celso Acosta with no proof of reporting agreement. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. **Warning**
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans inside reach in cooler cook line with no date marked, as per chef for more than 24 hours prior. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on to of cutting boards at cook line. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler reading 60F at cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on floor at cook line. Observed oil containers on floor at cook line. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish and chicken at 29F thawing at room temperature. Coached manager on correct procedures. **Warning**
06-01-5
12
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in direct contact with to go bag, observed in the chest freezer located at storage area.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in the reach in freezer located at cook line raw chicken stored over raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw eggs stored at room temperature in the kitchen, as per operator brought out less than 1 hour ago. Operator retuned eggs to the kitchen to rapidly cool.
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Sent operator big 6 poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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. Employee completed form on site. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink located at kitchen.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator printed consumer advisory on site and pasted on the wall. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
33
Nov 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
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