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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 71.6 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 28 total violations — 6 major, 22 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 shows 16 observation rows: no critical rows, 5 major, and 11 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Inspector notes
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Inspection History

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket inside of the bar hand washing sink.
  • [33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed build up of unused equipments in the kitchen area.
  • [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer guard soiled.
  • [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.
  • [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer in disrepair not in use, no food inside.
  • [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside oven soiled
  • [36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen area.
  • [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed churrasco stored in reach in freezer not covered
  • [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed kitchen equipments 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.
  • [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • [22-31-4] Non-pitting surface soiled on food-contact equipment. Observed walk in cooler shelves with heavy soiled.
  • [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the bar handwashing sink.
  • [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed inside kitchen ceiling tiles and air vents in the kitchen area not in use.
  • [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed prep cooler with heavy soiled.
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SAL Y PIMIENTA SABOR LATINO has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

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