Pinecrest Bakery
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
45
Score
Inspectors have visited Pinecrest Bakery nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 26, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “stored food not covered”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French fries (60 F - Cold Holding) next to the stove in the kitchen. As per manager French fries were placed outside at 7:00 AM. French fries will be discarded at 11:00 AM.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Establishment opens at 7:00 AM. Employee was advised to time mark each item listed in the form.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee did not washed hands with soap.
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desserts not date marked at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at the front counter not identified. Employee labeled the sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas and pastry not covered inside the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a employee thermo stored above food inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed it.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching the tuna inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
31B-04-4
45
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal bowl at handwashing sink at warewashing area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in rice maker used to portion rice at cook line.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drinks stored on top shelf of walk in cooler not separate from other food items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table at front counter where food is prepared. Employee removed phone. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touch ice in ice machine at front counter.
10-08-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas and guava pastries not covered on rack at walk in cooler. Observed raw meat and raw beef patties at reach in cooler at cook line not covered.
08B-12-5
74
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 tres leches, rice pudding and Catalan cream located at front counter display without production date. As per employee items were delivered one day prior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
90
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal tongs hanging on handwashing sink located in the kitchen area. Employee removed tongs and placed them in the triple sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 Mildred and Jessica employed more than sixty days no proof of food handler training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 tres leches, rice pudding and Catalan cream located at front counter display without production date. As per employee items were delivered one day prior. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container of fry shortening stored on the floor in front of oven. Employee removed and stored it on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop sink obstructed with brooms and bucket located in the kitchen area. Employee removed all items from mop sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall on the right of the walk in cooler soiled with a mold like substance. **Warning**
36-27-5
64
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case with orange stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled, located in the kitchen.
22-08-4
90
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs in a container stored at ambient temperature over the reach in cooler located in the kitchen. **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot holding unit located at front counter observed beef empanadas (123F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (126F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (120F - Hot Holding), as per employee for less than one hour, empty reheating the food on site. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. Daniela Echenique, Claudia barona. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the sugar. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink located in the kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
47
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pinecrest Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pinecrest Bakery on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pinecrest Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pinecrest Bakery.
How does Pinecrest Bakery compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pinecrest Bakery most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pinecrest Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pinecrest Bakery have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pinecrest Bakery 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 Pinecrest Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pinecrest Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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