EL PIMIENTO
EL PIMIENTO maintains a 3.1/5 food safety rating based on 5 health department inspections in MIAMI LAKES. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
16403 NW 67 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/18/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10932861
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between wall and preparation table.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 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 with chlorine sanitazer solution of 0 ppm. Operator primed the dishwasher machine, rechecked chlorine 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensil stored in standing water of 118°F. Operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef criquetas in reach in cooler, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed winded spray bottle on preparation table.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed windex in spray bottle with no label.
Inspection Date: 2/6/2025
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter soiled.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic mixture (68F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 9/19/2024
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cod fish box, mussels box on walk in freezer floor.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils in water at 84°F. Operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container with Cod fish in hand sink, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice, cooked chickpeas, was cooked from more than 24 hours as per operator, with no date marked.
Inspection Date: 6/25/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8638084
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (305) 826-8181
Website: http://www.elpimientorestaurant.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(1,667 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant
Location
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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