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EL NUEVO PIO PIO CAFE CORP

With 5 documented inspections, EL NUEVO PIO PIO CAFE CORP in HIALEAH GARDENS has achieved a 2.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

11300 NW 87 CT #134

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10899228

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed containers not inverted stored above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal handbags stored on and above/next to food utensils. Operator removed it on site. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn, unit located by exit door.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves soiled. Observed storage shelf above steam table with some soil buildup. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in the reach in cooler at storage area cooked beef not covered. Operator covered it on site. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at cook line fresh garlic in oil (91F - Cold Holding), as per operator for over 4 hours out of temperature. Operator discarded food on site.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line fresh garlic in oil (91F - Cold Holding), as per operator for over 4 hours out of temperature. Operator discarded food on site. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the steam table roasted pork (101F - Hot Holding), as per operator for about an hour. Operator reheating food.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket stored in the hand wash sink located in the kitchen. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked beef frozen not date marked.

Inspection Date: 1/9/2025

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed food containers not inverted in shelves above the three compartment sink.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed some grease accumulated on the floor at cook line underneath the oven.
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both oven at cook line soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food storage shelves with some grease accumulation, located at cook line. Observed storage shelf above the steam table with some dust accumulation.
  • 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.

Inspection Date: 7/17/2024

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven at cook line.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw eggs stored at room temperature at cook line, employee placed raw eggs in the cooler to rapidly cool.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of the steam table observed cooked beef (125F - Hot Holding), as per employee placed over the container not over 1 hour. Employee reheating food. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a large cutting board stored in the hand wash sink at kitchen.

Inspection Date: 2/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8538329

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer located next to exit door.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in freezer located next to exit door. Observed hood filter at kitchen soiled.

Inspection Date: 10/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346246

  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed raw oxtail stored under the hand sink, employee removed it and placed it in the cooler.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food storage shelves next to the steam table soiled with grease buildup.
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs observed at ambient temperature under the preparation table. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Over the steam table observed cooked chicken (118F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 2 hours.employee reheating food on site. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cutting board stored over the hand sink located in the kitchen. Employee removed it on site. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(238 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday:8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday:8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Thursday:8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday:8:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday:8:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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