Pincho
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
50
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Pincho stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 16 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
By comparison, the average Pinecrest facility scores 55, putting Pincho on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry food and dish racks are. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed exterior of equipment soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water cup on cutting board attached to reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in kitchen area due to cracked tiles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed most recent inspection not on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler; soiled shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
50
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table: cooked onions (119F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 3 hours. Inspector has operator reheat onions on flat top. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in cooler across oven; raw burger over hot dogs. Operator changed order during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over eggs in walk in cooler. Operator changed order during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler; 2 broken eggs. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Across cook line reach in with ambient temp of 48F. The following tcs foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: pico (47F - Cold Holding); pickled veggies (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato and lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); sliced grape tomato (49F - Cold Holding). Inspector had operator begin placing items in other cooler for ambient chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry food and dish racks are. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in hand sink at front counter. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to kitchen entrance. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed exterior of equipment soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed Across cook line reach in with ambient temp of 48F. The following tcs foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: pico (47F - Cold Holding); pickled veggies (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato and lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); sliced grape tomato (49F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed at time of inspection. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water cup on cutting board attached to reach in cooler. **Warning**
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 phone on prep table across oven. Phone was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in kitchen area due to cracked tiles. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice of floor on cook line. Rice was placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed most recent inspection not on site. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler across cook line. Employee wiped out gaskets at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler; soiled shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt on prep table with no label. **Warning**
02D-01-5
15
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler, raw beef patties stored over uncut lettuce. Manager removed lettuce and placed onto correct shelf. Observed in reach in freezer at rear of kitchen, raw bacon stored over cut carrots. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 broken shelled eggs in 2 dozen carton in walk in cooler.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler cooked shredded beef (57F - Cold Holding). As per label from 6/28/25 and per manager was not used today. Operator removed and discarded container.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler cooked shredded beef (57F - Cold Holding). As per label from 6/28/25 and per manager was not used today. Operator removed and discarded container.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee return to kitchen from bathroom and proceed to prep order with washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing practices. Employee washed hands.
12A-11-4
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).
22-43-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.observed employee unable to answer minimum beef internal cooking temperature. Coached employee on proper beef cooking temperatures for well done.
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Manager removed and washed blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen with grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind fixed equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer at cook line soiled with food residue.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area.
36-27-5
27
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties stored over hotdogs at cooler drawers at cook line.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 4 food employees engaging in food preparation without a manager present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by trash can. Employee removed the trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice container on shelves under prep table.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled at storage area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored inside reach in cooler across fryers. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
58
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 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 0 ppm). The three compartment sink is set up with Lactic Acid sanitizer at 704 ppm. The dishwasher machine was prime. The final chlorine concentration 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over vegetables at reach in cooler. Operator relocated the shell eggs to the bottom part of the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken strips (128 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator covered the product to improve the hot holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by rack with bread at front counter.
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some floor tiles in disrepair throughout the preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed single service individual condiments container stored underneath the soap next to handwash sink, exposed to splash. **Repeat Violation**
08B-36-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at walk in cooler.
16-46-4
47
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
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
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Acid Lactic sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Acid Lactic) (452 ppm). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Observed 3CS sanitizer not set up. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Observed 3CS sanitizer not set up. **Time Extended**
22-44-4
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 2023-08-11: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: o 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling fan cover soiled at walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Observed ceiling fan cover soiled at walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Observed ceiling fan cover soiled at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed individual cups with salt and condiments exposed to splash from the soap and water of the hand wash sink located in front of the three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Observed individual cups with salt and condiments exposed to splash from the soap and water of the hand wash sink located in front of the three compartment sink. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Observed individual cups with salt and condiments exposed to splash from the soap and water of the hand wash sink located in front of the three compartment sink **Time Extended**
08B-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black mold like substance at three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black mold like substance at three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black mold like substance at three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
52
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Acid Lactic sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Acid Lactic) (452 ppm). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Observed 3CS sanitizer not set up. **Time Extended**
22-44-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (54 F - Cold Holding); raw beef pinchos (49 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken pinchos (54 F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp pinchos (54 F - Cold Holding) at drawers reach in cooler behind of the oven. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator will send the product to the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Observed raw chicken (50-48°F - cold holding); raw beef pincho (47°F - cold holding); raw chicken pincho (43°F - cold holding) and raw shrimp pincho (48°F - cold holding) at reach in cooler located under the oven. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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 2023-08-11: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by rack with bread, one located front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Observed hand wash sink blocked by rack with bread, one located front counter. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: 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** **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling fan cover soiled at walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Observed ceiling fan cover soiled at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed individual cups with salt and condiments exposed to splash from the soap and water of the hand wash sink located in front of the three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Observed individual cups with salt and condiments exposed to splash from the soap and water of the hand wash sink located in front of the three compartment sink. **Warning** **Time Extended**
08B-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two oil containers stored on floor under hand wash sink located in front of the three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Observed two oil containers stored on floor under hand wash sink located in front of the three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black mold like substance at three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black mold like substance at three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the faucet of the three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the faucet of the three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
33
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Acid Lactic sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Acid Lactic) (452 ppm). **Warning**
22-44-4
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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0 ppm). **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed an employee cracked an egg with gloves and handled bread without discarding the gloves and washing his hands. Operator was informed that he need to discarded the gloves that touched raw eggs, wash his hand and putt new gloves. Employee discarded the gloves and the bread was toasted. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over cheese at walk-in cooler. Operator was informed that he need to relocate the eggs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (54 F - Cold Holding); raw beef pinchos (49 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken pinchos (54 F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp pinchos (54 F - Cold Holding) at drawers reach in cooler behind of the oven. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator will send the product to the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (117 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator turned up the thermostat to reheat the beans. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by rack with bread, one located front counter. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
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 - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling fan cover soiled at walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee open container with soda on cutting board reach in cooler. **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed individual cups with salt and condiments exposed to splash from the soap and water of the hand wash sink located in front of the three compartment sink. **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two oil containers stored on floor under hand wash sink located in front of the three compartment sink. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black mold like substance at three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the faucet of the three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer bucket (Acid Lactic) (452 ppm). **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
15
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: Observed Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the the reach in cooler drawers under the pinchos cooking equipment. meat pinchos (53F - Cold Holding); chicken pinchos (54F - Cold Holding); (54F) Per operator less than three hours. The pinchos were moved into the walk in cooler to reduce the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: Observed on the the reach in cooler drawers under the pinchos cooking equipment. Shrimp pinchos (54F Cold Holding); steak pincho (54F Cold Holding). Per operator less than Three hours. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: 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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink used to store kitchen utensils **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: Observed the kitchen hand wash sink used to store kitchen utensils **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at the kitchen hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: Observed no paper at the kitchen hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the dishwashing hand wash sink blocked by a preparation table and a garbage can **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: Observed the dishwashing hand wash sink blocked by a garbage can **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the co tanks by the walk in cooler not secured **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: Observed the co tanks by the walk in cooler not secured **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the return vent near the walk in cooler **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: Observed no - Standing water in bottom of the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall behind the triple sink soiled with black debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: Observed the wall behind the triple sink soiled with black debris **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles without name lable **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: Observed squeeze bottles without name lable **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
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Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the kitchen reach in cooler by the grill pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (47F - Cold Holding); Observed at the reach in cooler under the kabob oven meat kabob (52F - Cold Holding); chicken kabob (51F - Cold Holding). Operator believes it could be due to the oven heat. Per operator less than three hours. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the dishwashing hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: Observed no soap at the dishwashing hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.observed a plastic container without handle used as scoop for the french fries. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: Observed Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.observed a plastic container without handle used as scoop for the french fries. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair around the drain of the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: Observed tiles in disrepair around the drain of the kitchen area **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed the door insulation of the back area reach in freezer exposed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: Observed the door insulation of the back area reach in freezer exposed. **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cardboard single items at the front counter not inverted or protected **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: Observed cardboard single items at the front counter not inverted or protected **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall soiled behind the triple sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: Observed the wall soiled behind the triple sink **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pincho last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pincho on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pincho?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pincho.
How does Pincho compare to other restaurants in Pinecrest?
Pincho most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Pinecrest average of 55.
Has Pincho's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pincho have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pincho 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 Pincho inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pincho is inspected around three times per year on average.
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