Pincho in Coral Gables
Last inspected:
30 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134Pincho in Coral Gables has accumulated 227 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.1 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces a persistent compliance issue: marked exits and exit paths have been blocked repeatedly since 2015, cited under multiple inspections spanning a decade. Fire safety records show four violations, all related to blocked exits. The restaurant has faced two disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. Top recurring violations include improper ventilation (25 citations), missing consumer advisories (13), and improper chemical storage (13).
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pincho in Coral Gables: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
8.1
violations / inspection
8.1 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Pincho in Coral Gables: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019046943 | $400.00 | Jul 16, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2016028565 | $200.00 | Jun 24, 2016 | Fort Lauderdale |
Pincho in Coral Gables: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Observed exit blocked by storage equipment mop bucket, ladder, equipment and boxes.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2015-12-10: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.backdoor - From follow-up inspection on 2016-02-10: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.backdoor
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Pincho in Coral Gables: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections28 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Pincho in Coral Gables: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pincho in Coral Gables last inspected?
- Pincho in Coral Gables was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pincho in Coral Gables?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pincho in Coral Gables are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Pincho in Coral Gables had?
- Pincho in Coral Gables has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pincho in Coral Gables find?
- Pincho in Coral Gables was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 9 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pincho in Coral Gables ever been shut down?
- No, Pincho in Coral Gables has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Pincho in Coral Gables had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Pincho in Coral Gables has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Pincho in Coral Gables faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Pincho in Coral Gables has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Pincho in Coral Gables been fined?
- Pincho in Coral Gables has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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