El Pirata

19511 Sw 168 St, Miami, FL 33187

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

El Pirata has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so El Pirata is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee discarded the opened water bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink.

29-49-6

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water reached 72°F after water was running for about 5 minutes. **Warning**

27-06-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reached 72°F after water was running for about 5 minutes. **Warning**

27-16-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened water bottle stored on preparation tables. **Warning**

12B-02-4

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Failure to provide water system sample reports onsite. Operator called Miguel to request water report. **Warning**

27-15-4

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed a hot box stored outside the food truck with croquettes and empanadas. Operator removed the food and placed hot box inside the food truck. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-42-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning**

23-03-4

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Dec 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese empanadas (101 F - Hot Holding); croquettes (112 F - Hot Holding) at hot box. As per manager for less than two hours. Manager turned up the temperature at hot box to reheating the products. **Warning**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge inside of the hand wash sink. The sponge was moved to the three compartment sink. **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

27-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed one reach in cooler out of service. And reach in cooler gasket turn. **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed waste water connected permanently to the septic tank of the place. And the power connected not temporary. **Warning**

51-06-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service. **Warning**

35B-10-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**

05-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pirata last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Pirata on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Pirata?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Pirata.

How does El Pirata compare to other restaurants in Miami?

El Pirata most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has El Pirata's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Pirata have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Pirata 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 Pirata inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Pirata is inspected around three times per year on average.

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