How many health inspections has PIO PIO CUBA had?

PIO PIO CUBA has had 33 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PIO PIO CUBA ever been shut down?

No, PIO PIO CUBA has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at PIO PIO CUBA?

The most frequently cited violations at PIO PIO CUBA are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

PIO PIO CUBA

496 W 29 STREET, Hialeah, FL 33012

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PIO PIO CUBA CORP · License: SEA2300522

PIO PIO CUBA in Hialeah, FL has 33 inspections on record with 254 total violations (7.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

33Inspections

254Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 3, 2025

Inspection History (33)

Apr 3, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Dec 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Jun 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jan 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

Jul 22, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 20, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Jun 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 27 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

May 24, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

May 22, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 14 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 2, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

May 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 10, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 9, 2016 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

How Does This Facility Compare?

PIO PIO CUBA has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PIO PIO CUBA had?: PIO PIO CUBA has had 33 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PIO PIO CUBA ever been shut down?: No, PIO PIO CUBA has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at PIO PIO CUBA?: The most frequently cited violations at PIO PIO CUBA are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

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