Pincho
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
58
Score
Across the available record, Pincho has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 2, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some certifications incomplete information , missing date of birth.
53B-10-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed at storage room.
36-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at storage area .
36-17-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers on drying rack. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
58
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint at back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on the floor at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at cook line Single Serve to go containers not inverted. Manager inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Cleaning towels no stored in sanitizer solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
78
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
67
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding). As per operator prepared five hours ago. Manager discarded product. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding); salad mix (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator pico de gallo prepared five hours ago other items were outside for about 45 minutes. Manager discarded pico de gallo, other food items were moved to walk in freezer for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee handling food wearing wrist jewelry. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed cardboards around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers at drain boards area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
45
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves with out washing hand's first. Manager coached employee about proper hand washing and glove use. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added, no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed at front counter single serve utensils not presented with handles upwards, employee stored single serve utensils properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by fryer and prep table. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
64
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
74
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies standing on shelves by burger buns at storage area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching trash can bag then proceeded to touch tongs without changing gloves and wash hands. Talked to operator and explain the correct steps. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added no vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Warning**
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. Provided written instructions for cleaning. Manager printed handout. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop's not stored properly. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled. Operator cleaned the machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container without a lid. Operator discarded the drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor and walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside walk in cooler walls and floor soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed one light shield missed above food preparation. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler dusty. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed plastic cleaned containers with old labels. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box with single service articles stored on the floor. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
37
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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.
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
67
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the dishwasher machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located by the office.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of small freezer in kitchen area soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
29-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pincho last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pincho on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pincho?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pincho.
How does Pincho compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Pincho most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Pincho's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pincho have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent 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 three times per year on average.
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