El Pellizco Restaurant

5659 Nw 195 Drive, Miami, FL 33055

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited El Pellizco Restaurant eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “operating with an expired division of hotels”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid over the phone, confirmation number 257473796.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pizza dough inside hand sink, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles on preparation table. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

21-09-4

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser spray bottle above cleaned dishes, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser and Clorox with no label. Operator properly labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.

24-14-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employees washed dishes with no sanitation step. Operator properly set up the 3 compartment sink properly. **Corrected On-Site**

16-13-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on the floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed multiple wet wiping towels on preparation table.

21-07-4

May 7, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter soiled.

23-03-4

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

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

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (112°F - Hot Holding); burrito sabanero (120°F - Hot Holding); for less than 4 hours, as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pellizco Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Pellizco Restaurant on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Pellizco Restaurant?

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

How does El Pellizco Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?

El Pellizco Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has El Pellizco Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Pellizco Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Pellizco Restaurant 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 El Pellizco Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Pellizco Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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