Pica Pica Express

5026 Ne 2 Ave Unit 301, Miami, FL 33137

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Pica Pica Express, the earliest from 2022. Pica Pica Express was last inspected on Mar 17, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Pica Pica Express trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk container opened not dated, as per manager opened three days prior. Operator dated. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment operating with a non seating license, and establishment have 5 seats inside with one table.

51-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor by storage near dishwasher, employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by front counter.

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled at prep table near stove.

02D-01-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted by cook line.

24-05-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by front counter.

14-11-5

May 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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

05-08-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.

16-37-1

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Oct 13, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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

Sep 8, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pica Pica Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pica Pica Express on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Pica Pica Express compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Pica Pica Express most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Pica Pica Express' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pica Pica Express have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pica Pica Express 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 Pica Pica Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pica Pica Express is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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