El Pimiento in Miami Lakes
Last inspected:
16403 Nw 67 Ave, Miami Lakes, FL 33014El Pimiento in Miami Lakes has been inspected 21 times since 2016, accumulating 129 violations—averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the record, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 5 inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations in at least 4 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations in at least 2 inspections. Approved food source violations, chemical storage violations, and food contact surface violations have also appeared multiple times across the inspection history. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. The most recent inspection on January 5, 2026 documented 10 violations—5 intermediate and 5 basic—and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Pimiento in Miami Lakes: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
El Pimiento in Miami Lakes: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
El Pimiento in Miami Lakes: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Pimiento in Miami Lakes last inspected?
- El Pimiento in Miami Lakes was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Pimiento in Miami Lakes?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Pimiento in Miami Lakes are: Consumer advisory, Approved food source, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has El Pimiento in Miami Lakes had?
- El Pimiento in Miami Lakes has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Pimiento in Miami Lakes find?
- El Pimiento in Miami Lakes was most recently inspected on January 5, 2026 with 10 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Pimiento in Miami Lakes ever been shut down?
- No, El Pimiento in Miami Lakes has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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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.
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