At Pipo's
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
23
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at At Pipo's, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
5
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establish serving food, operating without a license, Establishment changed ownership. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bag used to store raw beef. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over box with Margarine, inside reach in cooler. Operator stored shell eggs on bottom shelf shelf under margarine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen, raw chicken stored over open container with raw beef. Cook placed raw chicken container on bottom shelf shelf, under raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guava and cheese pastries (125F - Hot Holding) inside hot box. Operator discarded product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Elieser Sosa, no manager certificate. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink front area used as dump sink, dumping residue from orange juice preparation. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed piece on employee bathroom, no self closing. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container no handle used to dispense dry rice. Operator discarded container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at front counter area water damaged ceiling tiles. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen stains on ceiling tiles. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed piece of cove molding storage closet by door. **Warning**
36-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with oranges stored on the floor under orange juice machine. Operator stored box with oranges six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed oranges no washed before preparing juice. **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Single serve cups stored on the floor next to vertical freezer storage closet. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior of double door cooler rusted. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
23
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside walk reach in freezer according, raw beef stored over cooked beef, and raw chicken stored over cooked noodles. Employee arranged freezer stored ready to eat food on top shelf above raw food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer. Employee arranged animal proteins inside freezer according to minimum cooking parameters. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed jar inside reach hand wash sink front counter area. Manager removed jar from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle inside reach in cooler. Employee removed water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed two door glass reach in cooler at kitchen Shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
58
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside thank you bags, inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes on wall at storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed double door reach in cooler with rusted shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at storage room mop inside bucket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
74
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside thank you bags, inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside reach in cooler across 3 compartment sink Cold Pasta Salad (52F - Cold Holding); cooked ground Beef (53F - Cold Holding) and. seasoned Raw chicken breast (51F Cold Holding ); according to the cook prepared two days ago. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler across 3 compartment sink Cold Pasta Salad (52F - Cold Holding); cooked ground Beef (53F - Cold Holding) and. seasoned Raw chicken breast (51F Cold Holding ); according to the cook prepared two days ago. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen cook line time 3:10 pm, White Rice (91F - Hot Holding); Moro Rice (85F - Hot Holding); Black Beans (101F - Hot Holding); Cooked Red Onion (91F - Hot Holding) according to cook foods prepared 3 hours ago. Employee put food containers on top of stove to reheat. 3:48 pm Second temperature White Rice (179F - Hot Holding); Moro Rice (180F - Hot Holding); Black Beans (190F - Hot Holding); Cooked Red Onion (170F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes on wall at storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed food item (Torrija) prepared on site for customer self service with not product identity, description, date, name and address of the establishment. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed double door reach in cooler with rusted shelves. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at storage room mop inside bucket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
45
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD40 stored next to clean dishes. Employee removed WD40 and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cups and plates inside hand washing sink at front counter. Employee removed items from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards at kitchen grooved. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook no hair restraint while cooking.
13-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed two door glass, cooler at kitchen, rusted shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
64
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed stored raw chicken on thank you bags at reach in freezer next to three compartment sink.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice and bean (79F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (75F - Hot Holding. And white rice (115F - Hot Holding) as per operator the product was prepared three hours ago. Operator put food items to reheat on top of the stove. chicken soup (171 - Hot Holding, rice and bean (173F - Hot Holding). white rice (167F - Hot Holding). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezers and cooler handles soiled at kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls above three compartment sink. Operator inverted bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on seafood freezer at kitchen . **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
50
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
78
Sep 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked black beans at reach in cooler. Manager moved raw beef to freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature. Manager placed raw shell eggs on ice and water. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (64F - Cold Holding); slice cheese (64F - Cold Holding) all cold holding at preparation table. As per manager sitting out for approximately 45minutes. Manager placing items on ice. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed fried eggs offered on the menu, no identified as a raw item.
02B-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table at kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled and damaged ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table at preparation area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing through kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation table at preparation area.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at drying racks at warewashing area.
16-46-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.observed at exit door of kitchen.
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler across from ware washing area.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cock tail sauce and tomato paste not covered at reach in cooler at kitchen. Manager cover containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
33
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a con wit raw chicken stored. Over pork roast containers in reach in cooler. Manager stored raw chicken containers on bottom shelf under ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 inside vertical freezer raw chicken, raw beef and raw fish no separated.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer solution for cleaning towels by front counter Chlorine over 200 ppm. Employee. Prepared new sanitizer solution Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing dates of birth on certificates.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers with cooked Moro rice, cooked yellow rice, and pork roast according to manager prepared the day before, no date labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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.
11-26-1
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 - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen
36-06-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside vertical white freezer at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and equipment door handles soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in co at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed trough out kitchen walls soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Employee replaced soiled towels with clean ones. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
30
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board and slicer blade soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: At the time of the callback inspection observed cutting board soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed white freezer door and cooler gasket disrepair. Observed glass door cooler ambient temperature at 55F. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: At the the time of the callback inspection observed white freezer door disrepair. Observed two door glass cooler ambient temperature at 40F. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: At the time of the callback inspection observed kitchen floor soiled. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: At the time of the callback inspection observed no mop at the establishment. **Time Extended**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: At the time of the callback inspection observed interior of cooler soiled. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: At the time of the callback inspection observed two glass cooler shelves rusted in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed ice machine stored outside unprotected by the back of the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: At the time of the callback inspection observed ice machine stored outside unprotected by the back of the establishment. **Time Extended**
08B-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: At the time of the callback inspection observed kitchen wall soiled. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located by front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: At the time of the callback inspection observed ceiling tile with watermark. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was At Pipo's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at At Pipo's on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at At Pipo's?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at At Pipo's.
How does At Pipo's compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
At Pipo's most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has At Pipo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at At Pipo's have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at At Pipo's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is At Pipo's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, At Pipo's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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