Aja Pelao

10544 Sw 8 Street, Miami, FL 33174
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Aja Pelao has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“Operating with an expired division of hotels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Aja Pelao is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed mobile unit does not have license on outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-23: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
95
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection. Confirmation number 246080487. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
78
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
67
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
50-04-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aja Pelao last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aja Pelao on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aja Pelao?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Aja Pelao.

How does Aja Pelao compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Aja Pelao most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Aja Pelao's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Aja Pelao have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Aja Pelao means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Aja Pelao inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Aja Pelao is inspected roughly once per year on average.