Picos Chicken Grill
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
58
Score
Picos Chicken Grill appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Hialeah average 76, so Picos Chicken Grill trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sink. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to outside by bathrooms.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen and storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on the floor. Operator stored water bottles six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
58
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw beef stored over container with cooked rice and bans. Operator stored rice and beans container on shelf above raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator put gloves on after handling soiled equipment, without washing hands first. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and correct glove use. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink at kitchen. Operator removed plastic container from inside hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test test strips. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine and reach in cooler stored on back area. No working.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed on back storage cracked tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed chest freezer ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
41
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen next to stove. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Vacuum breaker missing, Observed at kitchen next to stove **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Observed no chlorine test kit available. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: tongs on oven door observed. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
70
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Oct 30, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of roach killer stored near salt and pepper shakers for customer use. Employee discarded the can. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in reach in freezer frozen chicken stored over frozen pork. Employee removed chicken to begin reorganizing. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at kitchen 2 cases of shelled eggs stored at room temperature., according to manage out fir two hours. Employee stored boxes of shelled eggs inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose located in kitchen.
29-34-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's bathroom door not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in kitchen ceiling over prep area.
36-32-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar not in original package not labeled
02D-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under mop sink located outside
29-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under door near bathrooms.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease buildup on ceiling and vents.
36-34-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve cups and water bottles stored on floor in storage and front counter area.
25-05-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean container at drying rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single serve cup used as sugar scoop in container. Employee removed and discarded the cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed crack and missing pieces of floor tile throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
32
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Provided form to operator.
11-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside kitchen hand wash sink. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen and front hand wash sink. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen and front hand wash sink. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the back of the kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed atthe back of the kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in front and kitchen hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in rack next to 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo boxes stored on floor at the back of the establishment.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.
21-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Picos Chicken Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Picos Chicken Grill on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Picos Chicken Grill?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Picos Chicken Grill.
How does Picos Chicken Grill compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Picos Chicken Grill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Picos Chicken Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Picos Chicken Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Picos Chicken Grill 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 Picos Chicken Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Picos Chicken Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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