How many health inspections has PIRULI CAFE had?

PIRULI CAFE has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PIRULI CAFE ever been shut down?

No, PIRULI CAFE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at PIRULI CAFE?

The most frequently cited violations at PIRULI CAFE are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?

TOXIC EXPOSURE: Improper identification, storage, or use of toxic substances creates immediate risk of chemical contamination. Unmarked spray bottles cause accidental food contamination. Improper pesticide application contaminates food preparation surfaces. Chemical fumes in food areas are absorbed by uncovered food. Employee exposure risks chemical burns and respiratory injury. All toxic substances must be: clearly and accurately labeled, stored in designated areas away from food, used only according to manufacturer instructions, applied only by certified personnel (pesticides). Never transfer chemicals to unlabeled containers. Keep chemicals in locked storage when not in active use. Maintain chemical inventory and SDS files.

PIRULI CAFE

4715 E 10 CT, Hialeah, FL 33013

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PIRULI CAFE CORP · License: SEA2315881

PIRULI CAFE in Hialeah, FL has 25 inspections on record with 200 total violations (8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

25Inspections

200Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 25, 2025

Inspection History (25)

Feb 25, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Nov 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued

Jan 18, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Oct 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jan 31, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

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

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 7, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 11, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

May 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 3, 2017 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Aug 3, 2017 — Routine - Food· 25 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 19, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 29, 2016 — Routine - Food· 12 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

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 5, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 26, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 19, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

PIRULI CAFE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PIRULI CAFE had?: PIRULI CAFE has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PIRULI CAFE ever been shut down?: No, PIRULI CAFE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at PIRULI CAFE?: The most frequently cited violations at PIRULI CAFE are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.

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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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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