Pesto Italian Cuisine

1900 Ne Miami Ct K19, Miami, FL 33132

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Pesto Italian Cuisine, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food manager or person”, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-07-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooked oil stored directly on floor kitchen.

08B-38-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles of cook oil not labeled. Located near stove.

02D-01-5

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**

11-07-5

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over pepperoni inside reach in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

11-07-5

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ana Balmaceda.

53B-02-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Oct 3, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over unwashed vegetables inside reach in cooler. Employee rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sponge inside hand wash sink. Operator removed during inspection.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary 200.

16-37-1

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.

11-26-1

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.

11-27-4

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

29-37-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blender inside. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

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. Rawad Ammar, Felix Diaz. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic to go container storage on floor. Operator stored properly.

25-05-4

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pesto Italian Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pesto Italian Cuisine on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pesto Italian Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “certified food manager or person” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pesto Italian Cuisine.

How does Pesto Italian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Pesto Italian Cuisine most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Pesto Italian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pesto Italian Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pesto Italian Cuisine 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 Pesto Italian Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pesto Italian Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.

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