SAL Y PIMIENTA SABOR LATINO
12535 W OKEECHOBEE RD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/12/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at fat bar area.
- 14-74-7: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. Observe reach in cooler at cook line not working-No Time Control food was store in this unit at the time of the inspection.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green cutting board.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle stored on prep table kitchen.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand wash sink at kitchen interior soiled. Observed three compartment sink interior soiled with slime like substance. Observed hood filters soiled.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under steam table at kitchen.
- 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Observed all throughout the kitchen.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over cheese in the walk in cooler.
- 11-07-5: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 handout to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at kitchen block by a large garbage can. Operator removed it.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2025 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil gallon stored directly on the floor. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning
- 10-01-5: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
- 22-08-4: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
- 23-03-4: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
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels in clean containers under the preparation table at cook line. Warning
- 22-16-4: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
- 22-41-4: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
- 08A-05-6: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
- 22-02-4: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
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bucked a Stored in the hand sink located at front counter.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink located the kitchen. Warning
- 22-31-4: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/16/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided soap Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/16/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/16/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
7
Basic
8
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior has grease accumulation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach-in cooler located in front of the stoves interior soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
- 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Underneath the steam table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken wing stored over limes in the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed underneath the preparation table rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In the hand wash sink used by employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/16/2024 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 7 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 5/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4: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**
- 22-08-4: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**
- 51-13-4: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**
- 21-14-4: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**
- 36-27-5: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**
- 11-27-4: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**
- 16-37-1: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**
- 05-08-4: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**
- 11-26-1: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/16/2024 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
9
Basic
11
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above cook line. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 08B-47-4: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
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at cook line. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
- 21-14-4: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
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed licensed expired on October 1st,2023. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 11-27-4: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. Warning
- 31A-09-4: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-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
- 53B-01-5: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
- 11-26-1: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
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2024 revealed 21 total violations (1 high priority, 9 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
11
Basic
10
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5: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
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle soiled. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior has grease accumulation. Warning
- 23-03-4: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
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach-in cooler located in front of the stoves interior soiled. Warning
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Underneath the steam table. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 08A-04-5: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-05-6: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
- 03B-01-6: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
- 11-07-5: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
- 11-27-4: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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled. Warning
- 31A-11-4: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
- 16-37-1: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
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in the front counter. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 11-26-1: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
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in the front counter. Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed underneath the preparation table rusted. Warning
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In the hand wash sink used by employees. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 revealed 25 total violations (4 high priority, 11 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4: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 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1: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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided soap Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
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