Pincho
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
61
Score
Pincho has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly eight violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Coral Gables facility scores 68, putting Pincho on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at prep area, soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets soiled in reach in cooler at cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Also walk in cooler vents soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep area in the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at kitchen by bread racks.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Cook line.
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 7 broken shells at drawer reach in cooler at cook line.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw sweet plantains at walk in cooler unit.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken raw chicken over cooked chicken at walk in cooler unit
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. **Corrected Observed very small consumer advisory sign at end of front desk area barely visible, provided operator with division sign, printed and posted it. ** **Corrected On-Site**
02A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two pitchers stored inside handwashing sink unit by 3 compartment sink area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to soda mixer on the rear storage room.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout the establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed under prep table at rear kitchen area.
29-18-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at rear storage area and behind some equipment.
36-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at cooling units all throughout the establishment.
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed several items and cardboard boxes stored in top of walk-in cooler.
33-31-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table at cook line **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
30
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to preparation sink on the back.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed several AC ents dusted/soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at walk-in cooler/freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two containers of plastic cooking oil stored on the floor at the front counter area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. I at front counter preparation table.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men bathroom use by all employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets tan walk-in cooler/freezer.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at all throughout the front counter and kitchen preparation area on the back.
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cooking line area.
21-12-4
61
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed at walk in cooler a box with chicken on floor.
08B-01-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at prep area.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep area at kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
36-12-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink and three compartment faucet leaking water.
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep area at kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Kitchen.
36-10-4
52
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jul 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table inside back kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured inside dry storage.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease under cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal purse on reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container under prep table inside back kitchen. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled drinks reach in cooler gaskets inside kitchen. Operator cleaned them. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed inside dry storage.
38-07-4
47
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in disrepair at prep area.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food on floor in walk in freezer manager placed food on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink faucet is leaking.
29-11-4
Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
33-10-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pincho last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pincho on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pincho?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pincho.
How does Pincho compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?
Pincho most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.
Has Pincho's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pincho have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pincho 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 Pincho inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pincho is inspected around two times per year on average.
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