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SAL Y PIMIENTA SABOR LATINO

12535 W OKEECHOBEE RD, HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33018

License #2327768

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Quick take

SAL Y PIMIENTA SABOR LATINO in HIALEAH GARDENS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 3 major, 18 minor.

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Record snapshot

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Inspections on file
2
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on April 22, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 2 major and 10 minor violations.

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100%
Imported observations
21
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed churrasco stored in reach in freezer not covered
  • [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket inside of the bar hand washing sink.
  • [14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in freezer in disrepair. No food was stored in this unit at the time of the inspection.
  • [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside oven soiled
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under charbroiled grill with heavy soiled, under steam table with heavy soiled.
  • [33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed build up of unused equipments in the kitchen area.
  • [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • [36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen area.
  • [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed kitchen equipments soiled.
  • [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed prep cooler with heavy soiled.
  • [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer in disrepair not in use, no food inside.
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SAL Y PIMIENTA SABOR LATINO has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

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