Pincho
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Pincho has 13 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over raw shell eggs inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled over storage area and washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on shelves over flip top at cook line. Operator removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under shelves inside walk on cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed pair of tongs inside container with vaca frita across cook line on steam table. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled.
22-16-4
67
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled over hallway next to kitchen. Observed ceiling vent soiled over washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled over hallway next to kitchen. Observed ceiling vent soiled over washing area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black mold like substance behind triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black mold like substance behind triple sink. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
90
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator replaced the the solution. Retest Triple Sink (Quaternary 150ppm).
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed yellow cutting board soiled with black mold like substance on prep table across triple sink.
22-02-4
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. Observed no proof of training for food employees Sam V. And Jose H. both hired for more than 60 days.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed across storage shelves next to washing area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled over hallway next to kitchen. Observed ceiling vent soiled over washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under shelves inside walk in freezer. Observed floor soiled under prep table across triple sink. Observed floor soiled under storage shelves next to walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 boxes of single service cutlery stored on floor at front counter.
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black mold like substance behind triple sink.
36-27-5
52
Nov 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles shows water damage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Observed ceiling tiles shows water damage at washing area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Observed ceiling tiles shows water damage at washing area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Observed Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of CFM for Milannys. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Observed no proof of CFM for Milannys. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 food employees Grey, Rodney, Alejandra, Rolando all employees hired for more than 60 days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Observed food employees Grey, Rodney, Alejandra, Rolando all employees hired for more than 60 days. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
70
Sep 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Observed Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 no proof of employee training for any employee Grey, Javier, Jesus, Rodney all hired for more than 60 days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Observed no proof of employee training for any employee Grey, Javier, Jesus, Rodney all hired for more than 60 days. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles shows water damage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Observed ceiling tiles shows water damage at washing area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep area across cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area across cook line. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers at on shelves at prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Observed old labels on clean plastic containers at on shelves at prep area. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at beverage cooler behind front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Observed Standing water at beverage cooler behind front counter. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
64
Sep 3, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for 4 hrs. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef patties (47F - Cold Holding) inside cold drawers next to grill. As per manager for approximately 1.5 hrs. Manager stated that the drawers are constantly opened. Also Observed pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for 4 hrs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
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 no proof of employee training for any employee Grey, Javier, Jesus, Rodney all hired for more than 60 days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep area across cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at cook line. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers at on shelves at prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at beverage cooler behind front counter. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles shows water damage. **Warning**
36-32-5
45
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding) on cutting board at cook line. As per manager for approximately 20 minutes. Manager placed product inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of CFM for Milannys. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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 food employees Grey, Rodney, Alejandra, Rolando all employees hired for more than 60 days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee restarted machine and primed sanitizer. Retest Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-59-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cleaned plastic containers stored on storage rack. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating and drinking at cook line. Manager coached employee on correct procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing wristbands. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Also observed cold drawers gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
37
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator manually wash, rinse and sanitize. **Admin Complaint**
16-59-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled with black mold like substance stored on storage at preparation area.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3+ Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured next to kitchen exit door.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and tiles soiled over preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on shelve over preparation table.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn reach in cooler door gaskets across cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from ceiling. Observed water leaking from ceiling due to AC in disrepair over dish machine area and also observed at hall between kitchen and front counter .
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cutting board on preparation reach in cooler across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
50
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed at Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Manager primed machine and restarted machine Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised manager to utilize triple sink to sanitize dishes until repaired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed upon arrival Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) with items inside unit. As per employee they are waiting for delivery of sanitizing solution during the day. Triple sink is set up with Ecolab Sink and Surface Cleaner Sanitizer (Quaternaty 700ppm). **Time Extended**
16-59-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at storage area of kitchen, vents are soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at storage area of kitchen, vents are soiled. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
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 manager with form to print. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu item Broken egg burger not identified on menu for raw item. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. Provided manager with form. Manager printed reviewed and signed with employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed and provided general manager with poster to post. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed certificate with no expiration date. **Warning**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed at Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Manager primed machine and restarted machine Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised manager to utilize triple sink to sanitize dishes until repaired. **Warning**
16-59-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on stored clean containers on drying rack. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at storage area of kitchen, vents are soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed in front counter reach in cooler a container of shelled eggs with wiping cloth stored inside. **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of salt on spice rack not labeled. Employee placed correct name label. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
32
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue in hand wash sink in kitchen area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed canned cut pineapple stored in container not date marked, As per Manager over 24 hours. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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 form during inspection.
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.observed in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in plastic containers in rack next to 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 1 door reach in cooler unit next to dry storage rack.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of string potatoes (frozen ) in preparation table. Also a bag of potatoes and sweet potato fries (frozen) next to fryer in kitchen area.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the front counter.
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified in rack at the back of the kitchen area.
02D-01-5
35
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen ceiling tiles and ac vents. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pincho last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pincho on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pincho?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Pincho.
How does Pincho compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pincho most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pincho's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pincho have averaged around four 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 four times per year on average.
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