Pampanguena Market Place
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
64
Score
Pampanguena Market Place has been inspected 11 times since 2022. On Mar 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Pampanguena Market Place trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish (120 F - Hot Holding)at the steam table at the counter. As per employee food was cooked 49 minutes ago. Employee reheated the food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a wood cutting board at the kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed heavy rust build up at the bottom of the water heater. Insulation exposed.
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed at the front counter.
14-25-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. On kimchee, grilled eggplant salad,afsara packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
02D-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed utensils stored inside metal container not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 yellow clothes stored on preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
64
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing a watch. Cook removed the watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed cook wearing a watch. **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed on preparation table in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
90
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (54 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per operator less than 2 hours ago. Operator placed pork inside reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook removed his watch and the engaged in food preparation without washing his hands. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish (112 F); chicken (152 F - Hot Holding); egg rolls (104 F - Hot Holding) at the steam table. As per operator less than 1 hour ago. Employee increased the temperature at the steam table. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee removed utensils from the dishwasher and rinsed the sanitizer. Employee was coached that sanitizer needs to stay in utensils. **Warning**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Dominique Bustamante certificate cpured 07/18/2025. **Warning**
53A-03-7
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. Observed new employee Ethel 2 days ago. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Observed Noemi Onate expired06/06/2025. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers not properly air-dried by the dishwasher machine. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. Observed employee removed utensils from dishwasher and rinsed them with water. Employee was coached proper procedure. **Warning**
22-54-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 83°F at the front counter. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table in the kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing a watch. Cook removed the watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
33
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Observed quaternary and chlorine chemical test kit expired on 2021provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. Provided to operator via email.
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
78
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked beef in reach in cooler at kitchen area prepared on 12/30/24 held more than seven days. Operator discarded product. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked beef in reach in cooler at kitchen area prepared on 12/30/24 held more than seven days. Operator discarded product. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed PORK BELLY (99F - Hot Holding); COOKED FISH (99F - Hot Holding); COOKED BEEF (99F - Hot Holding) at kitchen area. As per operator product was placed in holding oven less than one hour. Operator reheated products to 165. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. Operator printed and displayed current license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on catainers at warehouse washing area. Operator removed container and placed in three compartment sink to wash. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
58
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature Observed cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding) at RIC inside kitchen, as per manager product has been inside the unit overnight. Manager segregated and discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding) at RIC inside kitchen, as per manager product has been inside the unit overnight. Manager segregated and discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed (107F - Hot Holding); egg roll (110F - Hot Holding); sausage (110F - Hot Holding) at steam table as per manager for 45 minutes. Manager moved item to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored next to desserts. Manager relocated the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket inside HWS at front counter. Manager removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor. Manager relocated the container to rack. **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 inside brown sugar container. Manager removed handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two cell phones at prep table kitchen area. Manager moved the phones. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
43
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter over the steam table observed cooked noodles (99F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour, employee reheating food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled at cook line.
22-08-4
82
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish, in the upright cooler in front of the preparation table. **Warning**
08A-20-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. **Warning**
21-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled, cooler located in front of the preparation table. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone stored on the preparation table in the cook line. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee water cup and thermo stored on the preparation table in the cook line, employee removed it on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
58
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cooke line observed shrimp sauce (87F - Hot Holding), employee reheating food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used under the pots in the storage area in the cook line.
14-45-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small white microwave in the cook line.
22-08-4
78
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pampanguena Market Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pampanguena Market Place on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pampanguena Market Place?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pampanguena Market Place.
How does Pampanguena Market Place compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pampanguena Market Place most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pampanguena Market Place's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pampanguena Market Place have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pampanguena Market Place 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 Pampanguena Market Place inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pampanguena Market Place is inspected around three times per year on average.
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