Pacifico in Hialeah
Last inspected:
1098 W 29 St, Hialeah, FL 33012Pacifico in Hialeah has accumulated 475 violations across 37 inspections since 2016, averaging 12.8 per visit. The facility was shut down three times for rodent and roach activity. Recent enforcement shows an active compliance pattern: on August 12-13, 2025, inspectors issued a warning for 17 violations and returned the next day citing an additional 5 violations with an administrative complaint recommended. Top recurring issues include improper ventilation, food contact surface contamination, and missing consumer advisories.
Most recent closure: January 27, 2021 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pacifico in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
13.1
violations / inspection
13.1 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Pacifico in Hialeah: Emergency Closure History (3)
Pacifico in Hialeah: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2020039798 | $400.00 | Aug 10, 2020 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2021004258 | $400.00 | Jan 27, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1--2018043988 | $400.00 | Aug 15, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
Pacifico in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (38)
— 1 inspection14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 8 inspections54 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections55 violations · 36 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections50 violations · 27 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Pacifico in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pacifico in Hialeah last inspected?
- Pacifico in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Pacifico in Hialeah last shut down?
- Pacifico in Hialeah was last shut down on January 27, 2021 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Pacifico in Hialeah?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pacifico in Hialeah are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Pacifico in Hialeah had?
- Pacifico in Hialeah has had 38 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pacifico in Hialeah find?
- Pacifico in Hialeah was most recently inspected on April 30, 2026 with 22 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pacifico in Hialeah ever been shut down?
- Yes, Pacifico in Hialeah has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Pacifico in Hialeah faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Pacifico in Hialeah has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
- How much has Pacifico in Hialeah been fined?
- Pacifico in Hialeah has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 3 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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