PESTO CAFE & GRILL
16323 SW 88 ST, Miami, FL, 33196
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 4, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (11)
- 03B-15-5Critical
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese flat bread (107F - Hot Holding) on the counter in front area. Per operator placed on counter 20 min ago. Operator placed in heater. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority
- 24-27-4
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed a in use waffle maker next to handwashing sink with no splash guard to prevent cross contamination. **Warning**
Basic
- 36-73-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors inside walk in freezer. **Warning**
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of walk in cooler. **Warning**
Basic
- 22-16-4
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
Basic
- 14-17-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed accumulation of rust on shelves inside walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning**
Basic
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves housing dry food items and single service items in hallway area across of walk in cooler. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 02B-01-5
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for lox cream cheese bagel and for lox omelette on the menus. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 53B-01-5
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no food handler training provided to current employees for the establishment. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 14-05-4
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves inside walk in cooler under vegetables. **Warning**
Basic
- 22-31-4Repeat
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed accumulation of rust on shelves on shelves housing single service items next to kitchen door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.