Sal Y Pimienta Sabor Latino
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
35
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Sal Y Pimienta Sabor Latino stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 22, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around 13 violations compared to roughly 16 violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, showing up six times.
Compared to other Hialeah Gardens restaurants (averaging 65), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
5
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface soiled on food-contact equipment. Observed walk in cooler shelves with heavy soiled.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer guard soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket inside of the bar hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the bar handwashing sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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 walk in freezer in disrepair. No food was stored in this unit at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer in disrepair not in use, no food inside.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside oven soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under charbroiled grill with heavy soiled, under steam table with heavy soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed prep cooler with heavy soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed churrasco stored in reach in freezer not covered **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed build up of unused equipments in the kitchen area.
33-31-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed kitchen equipments soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed inside kitchen ceiling tiles and air vents in the kitchen area not in use.
36-34-5
35
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at kitchen blocked by a chair and other items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at front line.
22-20-5
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 walk in freezer in disrepair. No food was stored in this unit at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees water bottle stored on the preparation table at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled. Observed interior microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of hand wash sink soiled. Observed exterior of the reach in cooler at cook line soiled. Observed accumulation of debris under slicer machine at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior located next to the steam table soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in the walk in cooler raw beef in a container not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
52
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 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 machine chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken stored over cooked pasta. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Grill Grates with old grease buildup in the kitchen, observed slicer with old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bucked a Stored in the hand sink located at front counter.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink located the kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On prep table located in the kitchen, also underneath the preparation table storage located in the kitchen. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. in a sugar container observed scoop handle touching the sugar. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil gallon stored directly on the floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Small reach in cooler next to the steam table has interior with old food buildup, observed walking cooler shelves soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels in clean containers under the preparation table at cook line. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of hand wash sink located in the kitchen soiled, observed interior of three compartment sink soiled, **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior has old food debris and grease buildup. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
32
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: provided via email to operator. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
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. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: provided via email to operator. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: provided by mail to operator. **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed soiled cloth stored under 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
21-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
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Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed licensed expired on October 1st,2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink located next to 3 compartment sink,blocked with mop in front of it. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
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. At the time of the inspection employee was not able to provide employee training for any of the staff. **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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above cook line. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of tequeños stored on the floor at walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed soiled cloth stored under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
21-14-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
20
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 11 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In a rice cooker observed cooked rice (128F - Hot Holding), as per cook for less than 2 hours, employee reheating food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon, raw tuna stored over pico de gallo in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken wing stored over limes in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
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. Sent big 6 poster to operator. **Warning**
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In the hand sink located in the kitchen observed a try and other items stored in the hand sink. Employee removed it. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strip available during the inspection. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in the front counter. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in the front counter. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed underneath the preparation table rusted. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In the hand wash sink used by employees. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Heavy mold accumulation in the ice machine located in the front counter. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior has grease accumulation. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with heavy grease accumulation, observed interior of hand wash sink located in the front counter soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach-in cooler located in front of the stoves interior soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Underneath the steam table. **Warning**
14-20-4
11
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
9 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Basic - Hot water at mop sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 90 F **Warning**
27-25-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed water at 90 F **Warning**
27-18-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Reynaldo Rojas no Manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit Available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 90 F **Warning**
27-06-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided soap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 90 F in all hand wash sinks. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
30
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen rice and beans (126F - Hot Holding),employee put rice on stove to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of walk in freezer.
36-22-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee stored ice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed above slicer at kitchen. Employee removed bug zapper from above preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled, and gaskets on reach in cooler soiled and fan covers inside walk in cooler soiled . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. observed at kitchen area and by walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sal Y Pimienta Sabor Latino last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sal Y Pimienta Sabor Latino on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sal Y Pimienta Sabor Latino?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sal Y Pimienta Sabor Latino.
How does Sal Y Pimienta Sabor Latino compare to other restaurants in Hialeah Gardens?
Sal Y Pimienta Sabor Latino most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah Gardens average of 65.
Has Sal Y Pimienta Sabor Latino's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sal Y Pimienta Sabor Latino have averaged around 13 violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sal Y Pimienta Sabor Latino 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 Sal Y Pimienta Sabor Latino inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sal Y Pimienta Sabor Latino is inspected around three times per year on average.
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