Pilo's Street Tacos
Last inspected: Sep 13, 2024
37
Score
Inspectors have visited Pilo's Street Tacos five times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 13, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to eight violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked black beans inside reach in cooler at back storage area.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Abelardo Vargas certified by ServSafe expired on 04-26-2024.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels at hand washing sink at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at all reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside employees restroom and handwashing sink at cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior reach in cooler shelf rusted at dry storage area.
14-33-4
37
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Around pots and pans station.
36-36-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Most kitchen RIC.
05-09-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed loose pipe, cover with tape, employee handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink quat sanitizer testing at 0ppm. Person in charge changed to new jug of sanitizer retest at 0ppm. **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Both chlorine and quat testing results 0ppm on dish machine. Person in charge does not know what chemical goes into dish machine. Labels have worn off chemical jugs. Last inspection indicated chlorine is used at dish machine. Dish machine line shows pink liquid. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes inside dish machine not sanitized. Both chlorine and quat testing results 0ppm on dish machine. Person in charge does not know what chemical goes into dish machine. Labels have worn off chemical jugs. **Warning**
22-45-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing station. Person in charge replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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 paper written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing station used to store dirty utensils before going to ware washing. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge removed utensils from hand washing station. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on cook line drawers and back reach in cooler/freezers soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on clean stacked food containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe under hand washing station comes off and spills water onto floor. Person in charge placed pipe back on. Pipe is loose.
29-08-4
41
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Instructed operator to set up three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at flip top cooler at end of cook-line soiled. Observed interior of cooler at cook line soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans stored in reach in cooler at cook line missing date marking. As per food employees beans were made two days ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor in cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
29-19-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
43
Sep 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pilo's Street Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pilo's Street Tacos on file is from Sep 13, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pilo's Street Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pilo's Street Tacos.
How does Pilo's Street Tacos compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pilo's Street Tacos most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pilo's Street Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pilo's Street Tacos have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pilo's Street Tacos means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pilo's Street Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pilo's Street Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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