Pesto Cafe & Grill in Miami
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16323 Sw 88 St, Miami, FL 33196Pesto Cafe & Grill in Miami has been inspected 23 times between 2023 and March 2026, accumulating 201 violations—an average of 8.7 violations per inspection, nearly 70% higher than the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in 14 of the most recent 10 inspections, with repeated findings for improper hand and arm washing, failure to report employee illness, and inadequate consumer advisories. Toxic substance control and chemical storage violations were cited in at least 5 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone during February 2023 inspections. The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 documented 30 violations and resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action," though this disposition follows a December 2024 inspection that prompted an administrative complaint recommendation after 6 violations including management awareness failures.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pesto Cafe & Grill in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Pesto Cafe & Grill in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Pesto Cafe & Grill in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Pesto Cafe & Grill in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pesto Cafe & Grill in Miami last inspected?
- Pesto Cafe & Grill in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pesto Cafe & Grill in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pesto Cafe & Grill in Miami are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Pesto Cafe & Grill in Miami had?
- Pesto Cafe & Grill in Miami has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pesto Cafe & Grill in Miami find?
- Pesto Cafe & Grill in Miami was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 11 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pesto Cafe & Grill in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Pesto Cafe & Grill in Miami 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Pesto Cafe & Grill in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Pesto Cafe & Grill in Miami has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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