Pilón Miami
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
78
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Pilón Miami stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Pilón Miami's latest score of 78 sits above the Miami average of 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand wash sink used as a dump sink. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of microwave. Chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of clear oil stored on the floor in the back area. Chef removed it from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in bar area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored inside hand sink at bar area.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives stored between wall and triple sink in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in prep area.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing inside standing water in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
52
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink, no vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time as a public health control for cooked chicken and sweet plantains, no written procedures. Provided operator with form via email.
03F-10-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks in prep area near pizza oven. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed octopus thawing on floor in dish area. Operator picked up product and placed inside triple sink under cold running water for proper thawing method. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives stored between wall and triple sink.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 81F on prep table in kitchen
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature, operator moved chicken to reach in cooler. Observed octopus thawing at room temperature in dish area, operator placed octopus in running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
55
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee engaging in food preparation then touched phone and kept in food preparation without washing hands. Coached employee on proper handwashing procedures. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked rice inside cold drawers at kitchen. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); tomato soup (51F - Cold Holding); beef patties (53F - Cold Holding); raw NY steak (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler by the wall. As per operator for more than a day. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); tomato soup (51F - Cold Holding); beef patties (53F - Cold Holding); raw NY steak (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler by the wall. As per operator for more than a day. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored inside hand sink next across dishwasher. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed yellow plantains stored on floor undear water heater. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean bowls and plates stored next to hand sink without splash guard at kitchen. **Warning**
24-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at pizza station. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on prep table across cook line. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparing without hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water inside reach in cooler across cook line. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket on cutting board at pizza station. **Warning**
21-44-1
35
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200 ppm,operator diluted to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed for ROP packaged raw salmon already thawed still under vacuum located in the reach in cooler drawers cookline, and standing reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
01B-03-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed for ROP packaged raw salmon already thawed still under vacuum located in the reach in cooler,drawers ,and standing reach in cooler.. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
61
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
86
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed marinated chicken stored above cheese cake located in the 3 door reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed for the raw salmon located in the reach in cooler drawers thawed while under ROP. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
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
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 operator with form with procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees at the time of the inspection,as per operator all handles food. **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. Observed for Yudimig P, Maryoury G as per operator both working at the establishment for more than 2 months. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed for the marinated chicken located in the 3 door reach in freezer. **Warning**
03G-54-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk flour,sugar bins. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed for the raw salmon located in the reach in cooler drawers thawed while under ROP. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed for the pizza unit **Warning**
29-49-6
32
Apr 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: drawer units:; raw beef patties (84F); raw new york steak (84F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (82F - Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday, forgot to turn on unit. standing unit,corner:; raw new york steak (46F - Cold Holding);datiles ,sausage (56F - Cold Holding)as Peru operator from yesterday. Observed unit packed not allowing proper air flow.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler: drawer units:; raw beef patties (84F); raw new york steak (84F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (82F - Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday, forgot to turn on unit. standing unit,corner:; raw new york steak (46F - Cold Holding);datiles ,sausage (56F - Cold Holding)as Peru operator from yesterday, observed unit packed in a manner not allowing proper air flow.
01B-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for all bathrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler,sandwich unit, gaskets torn and in disrepair.
14-11-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pilón Miami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pilón Miami on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pilón Miami?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pilón Miami.
How does Pilón Miami compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pilón Miami most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pilón Miami's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pilón Miami have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pilón Miami 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 Pilón Miami inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pilón Miami is inspected around three times per year on average.
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