Pincho
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Pincho has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 17, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around eight violations to closer to 14 violations.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Pincho's latest score of 58 falls below the Miami average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Alicia Beltran without a manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Observed manager Alicia Beltran without a manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 to operator **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: 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.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Observed can opener blade soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in the back area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Observed walls soiled in the back area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse on the cook line next to the hamburger buns, **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Observed a personal cell phone on table at front counter. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed back area floor drain under the three compartment sink soiled l - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Observed back area floor drain under the three compartment sink soiled **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
58
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 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. Provided form to operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Alicia Beltran without a manager certification.
53A-01-7
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. Manager unable to provide proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Jonathan Chaparro, Matt Roman, Romney Lively, Luis Bracho.
53B-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. For all employees.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a bottle of water stored on top of the prep cooking line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse on the cook line next to the hamburger buns, **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed back area floor drain under the three compartment sink soiled l
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean plastic containers with old labels stored in the back area shelf. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in the back area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing hose not maintained clean. Observed sanitizer hose with mold-like located in the three compartment sink.
16-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
39
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at prep line reach in cooler a squeeze bottle of Ranch with use by label of 7/29.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in cooler raw beef kebabs stored over raw shrimp kebabs.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line counter a container of queso cubes (49F - Cold Holding). As per operator for 3 hours.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available only chlorine.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and bags stored on storage rack in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets throughout at reach in coolers broken/ loose.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen areas, walk ins and behind and under fixed equipment.
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 at prep line flip top cooler in a container of plantains. **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers throughout.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed a container of queso cubes at cook line labeled Black beans.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in freezer at cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at dry storage shelf.
14-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed stored on prep counter not inverted from overhead protection.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at dry storage area in a container of Brown sugar. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in rear kitchen area across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep table across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at rear chemical storage area next to exit door. Operator cleaned and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
27
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
33
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter added to mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pico de Gallo (47 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than one hour.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored next to butter at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the butter. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a lid stored at hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink. The lid was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No Ecolab Lactic Acid chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching the plantains and chicken at steam table. Operator removed the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At women bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of drawers reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
35
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 for Alicia B, Michely R, Eric H, Malik W. As per operator working at the establishment for more than two months. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
90
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0 ppm at the time of the inspection. Operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Operator still using 3 compartment sink, multi quat at 300ppm. **Time Extended**
22-49-4
86
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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 chlorine strength at 0ppm,operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation encrusted grease and food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the drain covers by the dish machine,drink concentrate rack.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes containing potato fries stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed for the reach in cooler drawers, cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan cover in the walk-in cooler soiled with accumulation dust.
36-50-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pincho last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pincho on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pincho?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pincho.
How does Pincho compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pincho most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pincho's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pincho have averaged around 14 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 four times per year on average.
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