EL NUEVO PIO PIO CAFE

Name: EL NUEVO PIO PIO CAFE
Address: 11300 NW 87 CT #134, HIALEAH GARDENS, FL, 33018, US
Rating: 60.1

11300 NW 87 CT #134, HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33018

License #2326712

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

60.1 Grade F / 100

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September 30, 2026 · 6 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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EL NUEVO PIO PIO CAFE in HIALEAH GARDENS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 60.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 45 total violations — 8 critical, 8 major, 29 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (112F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at 165°F .
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing in standing water, inside three compartment sink.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer 200 ppm . Operator redo sanitizer bucket chlorine 100 ppm.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by container with raw chicken. Operator removed it.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[24-05-4] 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.
[40-06-5] 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.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn, unit located by exit door.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled.
[23-03-4] 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.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed in the reach in cooler at storage area cooked beef not covered. Operator covered it on site.
[01B-02-5] 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] 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.
[03B-01-6] 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] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket stored in the hand wash sink located in the kitchen. Operator removed it.
[02C-04-5] 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.