El Pescaito
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
64
Score
El Pescaito has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Medley restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License expired since October 1st, 2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum cup stored inside flour container in kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna inside bag in Walk in cooler. Operator removed tuna from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimps thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Also, observed chicken thawing in standing water in kitchen. Operator put both products under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantain (45 F - Cold Holding); potatoes (45 F - Cold Holding) inside kitchen. As per Operator both products have been outside for 30 minutes. Operator stored products inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated under and behind cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fish containers stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimps thawing at room temperature on prep sink in kitchen. Operator started to prepare shrimps. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
52
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside cracker container in kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on right side of hood.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
22-16-4
64
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Employee cleaned probe thermometer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-12-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fish stored inside thank you bags in Walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink with a temperature of least 85 degrees inside kitchen. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum container stored inside flour container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside Walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed yuca container uncovered inside reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
45
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
43
Aug 10, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over sauces inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bags of shrimps and clams stored inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator removed bags. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a potatoes bag stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on right side of hood. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored them faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
61
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fish heads stored inside thank you bags.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans not date marked inside Walk in cooler. As per Operator desserts were cooked last Monday July 10th, 2023. Operator date marked them. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum container stored inside flour container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna inside reach in cooler. Operator cut bag. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on right side of hood. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
61
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Pescaito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Pescaito on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Pescaito?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Pescaito.
How does El Pescaito compare to other restaurants in Medley?
El Pescaito most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Medley average of 81.
Has El Pescaito's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Pescaito have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Pescaito means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Pescaito inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Pescaito is inspected around three times per year on average.
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