Pio Pio Cuba
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
95
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Pio Pio Cuba stretching back to 2022. Pio Pio Cuba was last inspected on Dec 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Hialeah restaurants, the typical score is 76; Pio Pio Cuba is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
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 at dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bags in chest freezer to store raw chicken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shelled eggs on top of preparation table. Operator stored shelled eggs inside cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Observed at Hot Box. ham croquettes (100F - Hot Holding), according to operator placed 3 hours ago. Operator took croquettes to kitchen to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2025 **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ For Marilin Galiano 06-12-2020 expired **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door. Operator removed tongs from oven door and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board in prep area of the kitchen. Operator removed towel from under the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light fixtures without proper shield in food storage areas over chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on women bathroom, no sign at hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
39
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed tiles with water stains, dusty vents. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee stored ice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops stored on standing water at front area, water 80F. Employee stored ice cream scoops on a dry clean container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed, rice puddings, flans , milk desserts, prepared onsite, no labeled.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
64
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
39
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed inside white chest freezer thank you bags used to store raw chicken and beef. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: Observed inside white chest freezer thank you bags used to store raw chicken and beef. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at dining and front prep areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at dining and front prep areas. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door to outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door to outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
78
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed inside white chest freezer thank you bags used to store raw chicken and beef. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed about 10 shell eggs in a carton on top of kitchen counter stored at ambient temperature according to cook out for about 1 hour Cook put shell eggs inside walk in cooler for proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee open outside door, and went back to kitchen to handle food, no gloves change , no hand washing observed. Manager coached 'em in proper glove use and hand washing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bags stored inside hand wash sink. Employee rem plastic bags from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 for Jesica Pacheco **Warning**
53B-02-5
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 agreement via email to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at dining and front prep areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook at kitchen preparing food no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door to outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box with single serve cups stored on the floor at storage room. Employee stored SS cups on shelf more than six inches ab the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
35
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator contacted DBPR Customer Service and was able to submit payment for license renewal.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with cook oil.
08B-38-4
58
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to store raw chicken and potato fries in chest freezer at kitchen.
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2022. Owner renewed the license at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw pork stored over container with co chicken inside walk in cooler. Cook stored raw pork in a different shelf separated from read to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand wash sink at front counter area. Employee removed utensils from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit of any kind available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sack with sugar cane stored on the walk-in cooler floor, and cooking oil container at storage area on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee stored ice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above chest freezer and storage shelves for SS items at storage area, lights no shielded
38-07-4
30
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell egg stored on top of prep table in the kitchen area. Operator move raw shell egg inside cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic and oil at room temperature 71F - 70F located by front counter. As per operator is front yesterday.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic bottle with degreaser not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel stored inside hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located on front counter hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located by front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed gallon of oil on floor in the dry storage area.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located by front counter.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar net to coffee machine with no name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pio Pio Cuba last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pio Pio Cuba on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pio Pio Cuba?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pio Pio Cuba.
How does Pio Pio Cuba compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Pio Pio Cuba most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Pio Pio Cuba's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pio Pio Cuba have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pio Pio Cuba means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Pio Pio Cuba inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pio Pio Cuba is inspected around three times per year on average.
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