PIO PIO CUBA
496 W 29 STREET
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5: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
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee stored ice scoop with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4: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
- 02D-03-4: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.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink. Repeat Violation
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed small fryer on preparation table next to dry storage area. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage throughout customer seating area and prep area.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine next to three compartment sink at front counter. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven in kitchen area. Operator removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under red cutting board in kitchen area.
- 02D-03-4: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 at front reach in cooler, milk desserts, flans , rice pudding, no labeled
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above white reach in chest freezer in dry storage area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with large accumulation of grease.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a package of single service containers stored on the floor in dry storage area. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chickpeas in blue container uncovered in dry storage area.
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed prep sandwich table next to customer seating area.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar, salt and flour not labeled in dry storage area.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple items being stored in thank you bags in white reach in chest freezer in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 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 cooked ground beef (120F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (98F - Hot Holding) at steam table at front counter. As per operator for 1 hour. Operator began reheating the items. Final temperatures Cooked ground beef (170F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (180F - Hot Holding) Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty equipment in HWS next to three compartment sink at front counter. Operator removed the equipment. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed small fryer on preparation table next to dry storage area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/16/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 6/10/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5: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**
- 35B-01-4: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**
- 14-31-5: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/10/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5: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
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook at kitchen preparing food no hair restraint. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door to outside. Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-05-4: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
- 14-31-5: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
- 03A-03-5: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
- 12A-09-4: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
- 31A-11-4: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
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning
- 53B-02-5: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
- 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. Provided agreement via email to operator. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/3/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with cook oil.
- 50-17-3: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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/3/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).