PINCHO
12519 S DIXIE HWY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/15/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice container on shelves under prep table.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled at storage area.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored inside reach in cooler across fryers. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties stored over hotdogs at cooler drawers at cook line.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by trash can. Employee removed the trash can. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 food employees engaging in food preparation without a manager present.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/15/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some floor tiles in disrepair throughout the preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed single service individual condiments container stored underneath the soap next to handwash sink, exposed to splash. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at walk in cooler.
- 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 (Chlorine 0 ppm). The three compartment sink is set up with Lactic Acid sanitizer at 704 ppm. The dishwasher machine was prime. The final chlorine concentration 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over vegetables at reach in cooler. Operator relocated the shell eggs to the bottom part of the reach in cooler. 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 chicken strips (128 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator covered the product to improve the hot holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by rack with bread at front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
12
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 ceiling vent soiled at back by walk in cooler.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with beard without beard guard.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some tiles broken in kitchen area.
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed single service individual condiments container stored underneath the soap next to handwash sink, exposed to splash. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service cups stored on floor.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service bowls not inverted, manager inverted all the bowls. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two towels on the cutting board at preparation area. Manager removed the towels. Corrected On-Site
- 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 (Chlorine 0ppm). Three compartment sink is set up with lactic acid at 1875ppm they do not use the dishwasher machine until it's repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger stored over veggie burgers and hot dogs. Manager relocated the products Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. operator put the vacuum breaker on the faucet Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. The clean up of vomiting and diarrheal form was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling fan cover soiled at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Observed ceiling fan cover soiled at walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Observed ceiling fan cover soiled at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
- 08B-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed individual cups with salt and condiments exposed to splash from the soap and water of the hand wash sink located in front of the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Observed individual cups with salt and condiments exposed to splash from the soap and water of the hand wash sink located in front of the three compartment sink. Warning **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Observed individual cups with salt and condiments exposed to splash from the soap and water of the hand wash sink located in front of the three compartment sink **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black mold like substance at three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black mold like substance at three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black mold like substance at three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**
- 22-44-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Acid Lactic sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Acid Lactic) (452 ppm). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Observed 3CS sanitizer not set up. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Observed 3CS sanitizer not set up. **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning **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 2023-08-11: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: o 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. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/11/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling fan cover soiled at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Observed ceiling fan cover soiled at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
- 08B-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed individual cups with salt and condiments exposed to splash from the soap and water of the hand wash sink located in front of the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Observed individual cups with salt and condiments exposed to splash from the soap and water of the hand wash sink located in front of the three compartment sink. Warning **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two oil containers stored on floor under hand wash sink located in front of the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Observed two oil containers stored on floor under hand wash sink located in front of the three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black mold like substance at three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black mold like substance at three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the faucet of the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the faucet of the three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**
- 22-44-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Acid Lactic sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Acid Lactic) (452 ppm). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Observed 3CS sanitizer not set up. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (54 F - Cold Holding); raw beef pinchos (49 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken pinchos (54 F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp pinchos (54 F - Cold Holding) at drawers reach in cooler behind of the oven. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator will send the product to the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Observed raw chicken (50-48°F - cold holding); raw beef pincho (47°F - cold holding); raw chicken pincho (43°F - cold holding) and raw shrimp pincho (48°F - cold holding) at reach in cooler located under the oven. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Admin Complaint
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by rack with bread, one located front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Observed hand wash sink blocked by rack with bread, one located front counter. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: 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. Warning **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 2023-08-11: 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. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/11/2023 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2023
High Priority
7
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling fan cover soiled at walk in cooler. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee open container with soda on cutting board reach in cooler. Warning
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed individual cups with salt and condiments exposed to splash from the soap and water of the hand wash sink located in front of the three compartment sink. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two oil containers stored on floor under hand wash sink located in front of the three compartment sink. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black mold like substance at three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the faucet of the three compartment sink. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer bucket (Acid Lactic) (452 ppm). Warning
- 22-44-4:High Priority - Acid Lactic sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Acid Lactic) (452 ppm). 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 (Chlorine 0 ppm). Warning
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed an employee cracked an egg with gloves and handled bread without discarding the gloves and washing his hands. Operator was informed that he need to discarded the gloves that touched raw eggs, wash his hand and putt new gloves. Employee discarded the gloves and the bread was toasted. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over cheese at walk-in cooler. Operator was informed that he need to relocate the eggs. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (54 F - Cold Holding); raw beef pinchos (49 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken pinchos (54 F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp pinchos (54 F - Cold Holding) at drawers reach in cooler behind of the oven. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator will send the product to the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation 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. Observed beans (117 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator turned up the thermostat to reheat the beans. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by rack with bread, one located front counter. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 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. 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2023 revealed 20 total violations (7 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
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Phone: (786) 592-2345
Website: http://www.pincho.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(830 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025