How many health inspections has PIKIO TACO had?

PIKIO TACO has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PIKIO TACO ever been shut down?

Yes, PIKIO TACO has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at PIKIO TACO?

The most frequently cited violations at PIKIO TACO are: Proper cooking temps, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.

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 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 V11 (Food in good condition) mean?

FOOD QUALITY HAZARD: Food in poor condition — spoiled, contaminated, mislabeled, or adulterated — can cause foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or poisoning. Spoiled food may contain dangerous levels of histamine (causes scombroid poisoning from fish), Listeria (grows during refrigeration), or toxin-producing molds. Mislabeled food can trigger fatal allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Inspect all food upon delivery and regularly during storage. Reject food that is: spoiled, damaged, at incorrect temperature, past expiration, improperly labeled, or from unverified sources. Date-mark all ready-to-eat TCS foods — use within 7 days if held at 41°F or below. Discard any food of questionable quality.

PIKIO TACO

3120 COLLINS AVENUE, Miami Beach, FL 33140

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: G 3120 COLLINS LLC · License: SEA2336001

PIKIO TACO in Miami Beach, FL has 20 inspections on record with 107 total violations (5.4 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

20Inspections

107Violations

1Closures

Data current as of September 16, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for PIKIO TACO
Date	Reason	Reopened
Sep 16, 2025	Roach & fly activity	11:25:00

Inspection History (20)

Dec 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Sep 19, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Mar 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Sep 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Mar 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Oct 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Mar 11, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Nov 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Dec 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jan 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Sep 10, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

PIKIO TACO has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PIKIO TACO had?: PIKIO TACO has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PIKIO TACO ever been shut down?: Yes, PIKIO TACO has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at PIKIO TACO?: The most frequently cited violations at PIKIO TACO are: Proper cooking temps, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.

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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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Last verified: September 16, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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