Pincho
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Pincho 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Pincho was last inspected on Jan 14, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Pincho's latest score of 50 falls below the Sunrise average of 78. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
50
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, substance or slime. Observed in kitchen - Alto-sham oven.
22-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at sink at rear of establishment - bags of shrimp thawing at room temperature (36F). Operator placed item under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
82
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Same **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on menu. Provided operator with consumer advisory. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Same **Admin Complaint**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at handwashing sink next to cook line - sponges stored inside sink. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Same, observed handwashing sink next to cook line used for dumping, evident by gains of rice in sink. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Marco P. On manager duty without proof of training. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Same. No manager on duty. No proof of training. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed eggs as an additional topping - as per operator item is heated to sunny side up (still running and partially raw) - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Same **Admin Complaint**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 employees engaged in food manipulation without proof of training. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Same **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink at bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Same **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
50
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at handwashing sink next to cook line - sponges stored inside sink. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Marco P. On manager duty without proof of training.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed eggs as an additional topping - as per operator item is heated to sunny side up (still running and partially raw)
02B-04-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 employees engaged in food manipulation without proof of training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on menu. Provided operator with consumer advisory.
02B-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink at bar area.
31B-04-4
50
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. white rice (112F - Hot Holding); brown rice (120F - Hot Holding), per employee food hot held less than 2 hours, employee reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked unpasteurized raw shell eggs, changed gloves,and grabbed a clean plate to serve another customer order, after instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
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. Poster emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle by clean equipment rack, containing sanitizer, employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Substantial build up of food debris and soiled food containers.
16-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table, next to open bag of hamburger buns, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employees working on cook line. Employee placed a hat **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Under shelf of prep table in rear kitchen, from
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cooking equipment -under storage by mop sink
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Entrance curtains of walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled mop sink with food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Several soiled cloths on top of prep tables and under shelves, around the entire kitchen. Employee started removing soiled cloths. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-09-4
39
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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 dish machine at 0ppm Chlorine. Operator set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser not working properly. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal bag store above clean equipment. Operator removed item, and place on a lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizing at 0ppm. Operator made new sanitizing solution at 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
67
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk-in cooler: 1. Raw shell eggs stored above produce (onions). 2. Raw shrimp skewers stored above onions.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface ( can opener) soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. Operator uses Ecolab Sink and Surface Sanitizer (lactic acid). Had only QT test kit. Not correct.
16-37-1
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dish machine.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic take out bowl used in dry rice as scoop. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed White Rice with no labeling. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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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 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pincho?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pincho.
How does Pincho compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Pincho most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.
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 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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