Los Pilares Miami
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
41
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Los Pilares Miami, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 24, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Los Pilares Miami trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed food items offered undercooked not identified on the menu.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced ham, cooked pork, and cooked ground beef held for more than 24/hrs without date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted and soiled.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop on the floor.
42-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris inside reach under cooking equipments and food debris under shelves inside walk in cooler.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside reach ovens. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris inside reach in cooler at front counter.
22-16-4
41
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: On 4/09/2025 at the time of the callback inspection new employees and new manager. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: On 4/09/2025 at the time of the callback inspection 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. Form was provided to operator. **Warning** **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: On 4/09/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels by triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case with ravioli on the floor inside walk in cooler. Manager put it on the shelf. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside ovens. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.pipe leaking under hand washing sink by reach in cooler. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. **Warning**
21-12-4
50
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at both handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Form was provided to operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink in kitchen area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under cooking equipment.
36-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at handwashing sink in kitchen area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside ovens.
22-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
10-20-4
58
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand washing sinks in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: On 6/4/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand washing sinks in kitchen area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: On 6/4/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By triple sink. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside microwave and oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: On 6/4/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-08-4
82
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Jan 10, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink removed from dishwasher area, **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk-in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table. Advised manager she corrected it **Warning**
21-12-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Pilares Miami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Pilares Miami on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Pilares Miami?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Los Pilares Miami.
How does Los Pilares Miami compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Los Pilares Miami most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Los Pilares Miami's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Pilares Miami have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Los Pilares Miami 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 Los Pilares Miami inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Pilares Miami is inspected around three times per year on average.
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