Pacifico
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
70
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Pacifico stretching back to 2022. Pacifico was last inspected on Aug 13, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around eight violations to closer to 11 violations.
Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Restaurants in Hialeah average 76, so Pacifico trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler at kitchen raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp(50F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (53F - Cold Holding) According to manager placed 90 minutes ago. Operator put ice bags on top of food items for rapid chill. Top was left open. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed during callback inspection in cooler at kitchen raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp(48F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (23F - Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusted shelves under prep tables. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed rusted shelves under prep tables **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed around grease receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed grease on the ground around grease receptacle **Time Extended**
33-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Trough out kitchen splashed food on walls. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Trough out kitchen splashed food on walls. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
70
Aug 12, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed Employee touched face while frying food , no hand washing, no gloves changed . Inspector talk to manager, manager coached employee on proper glove use and hand washing . **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler at kitchen raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp(50F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (53F - Cold Holding) According to manager placed 90 minutes ago. Operator put ice bags on top of food items for rapid chill. Top was left open. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Observed outside manhole covers overflowing with sewer like water, strong odor, Back of building front of bathrooms on the street. **Warning**
28-27-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed all purpose cleaning, and degreaser on spray bottles no labeled , next to dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. smell like sewage by bathrooms on the back of building outside. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator discarded water and stored utensils on a dry clean container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside walk in cooler pizza prep and kitchen floor soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Trough out kitchen splashed food on walls. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed very slow draining toilets. **Warning**
32-23-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusted shelves under prep tables. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cans used to dispense rice, no handles. Operator discarded cans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in cooler, cooked noodles, raw pork ribs, cooked pork ribs, cooked breaded chicken, cut onions, cut broccoli containers no covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil and soy sauce buckets on the floor storage area, plastic container with pork ribs on Floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
30
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employees no changing gloves after changing task or touching dirty aprons. Manager coach employees on proper hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand sink at kitchen. Employee removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing degreaser and all purpose cleaner by dish machine no labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. **Repeat Violation**
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty vents and water stains on ceiling tiles **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook no hair restraint while preparing food at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed grout missing and some tiles cracked at kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife's stored at kitchen between utility sink and prep table. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
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 buried inside flour container. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink inside cooler at kitchen. Manager discarded beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed as not inverted at prep area kitchen. Employee inverted as containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
43
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
50
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed wontons container lined by cardboard.
14-86-1
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employees began to work with food, without washing his hand first. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) Manager replaced chlorine bucket on dish machine. After cycling Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled and cutting board **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spry bottles containing degreaser and sanitizer no labeled At ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can used to dispense rice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard at kitchen floor **Repeat Violation**
36-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone above preparation table. Employee moved phone away from prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between prep table sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed msg and salt containers no labeled. Manager labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
37
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spry bottles containing degreaser no labeled At ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spry bottles containing degreaser no labeled At ware washing area. **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between prep table sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler and reach in freezer handles soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler and reach in freezer handles soiled. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty vents and stain ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty vents and stain ceiling tiles. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees no hair restraints while preparing food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
74
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spry bottles containing degreaser no labeled At ware washing area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler and reach in freezer handles soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty vents and stain ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees no hair restraints while preparing food. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between prep table sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen Manager replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-09-4
58
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 21 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed container with raw shell eggs on top of make table in the kitchen area. Operator move re shell eggs inside cooler **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over cooked beef stored inside standing freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked brown rice (47F - Cooling); cooked white rice (50F - Cooling)stored inside walk in cooler. As per operator cooked rice was from yesterday. Operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in the kitchen area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of degreaser by the dishwasher with not label. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of oil on the kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside cooked brown rice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles with watermark throughout the establishment.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys and glasses stored on top front counter by sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed make table cooler gasket torn in.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout the kitchen and underneath equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Al cooler gasket soiled and on bottom shelf on prep area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of standing cooler soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Located by the prep area and dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on top of prep table in the kitchen area.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pacifico last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pacifico on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pacifico?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pacifico.
How does Pacifico compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Pacifico most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Pacifico's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pacifico have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pacifico 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 Pacifico inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pacifico is inspected around three times per year on average.
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