Barsecco / Paperfish
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
33
Score
Barsecco / Paperfish has been inspected five times since 2022. On Feb 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to 15 violations.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Barsecco / Paperfish's latest score of 33 falls below the Miami average of 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 packs of ROP tuna fully thawed at RIC at front sushi counter.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over butter at RIC at shared kitchen.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holsters soiled at both bars.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside bar hand washing sink. Container was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed no drop ceiling at preparation area next to ware washing area.
36-37-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 packs of ROP tuna fully thawed at RIC at front sushi counter.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board grooved at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff doing food preparation while wearing watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of oranges not 6 inches off floor at WIC.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside WIF.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at RIC at cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at HWS at preparation area next to ware washing area.
29-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside flour container near ware washing area. Bowl was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tank not secured at shared kitchen.
51-11-4
33
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at kitchen on top of reach in cooler at 77F.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at warehouse washing area by sushi bar. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed pipe draining into hand sink in kitchen near ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
29-07-5
82
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at cook line hand sink. At the time of the inspection chef placed hand wash sign at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed pipe draining into hand sink in kitchen near ware washing area.
29-07-5
82
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs over soy sauce in the first walk-in cooler.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance l
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer and mixer in the sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the cook line.
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the sushi station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a large container of rice. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the kitchen entrance and by DJ station.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed above the triple sink.
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn by the pizza oven and cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of different products on the walk-in freezer floor. The chef moved the items. Observed cases of fries in the second walk-in freezer and in the dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the pizza oven.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed the pizza peel on top of the oven.
10-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in fish prep area.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets soiled by the pizza oven.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of Togo containers on the floor upstairs.
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above prep cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles not labeled.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Barsecco / Paperfish last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Barsecco / Paperfish on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Barsecco / Paperfish?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Barsecco / Paperfish.
How does Barsecco / Paperfish compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Barsecco / Paperfish most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Barsecco / Paperfish's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Barsecco / Paperfish have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Barsecco / Paperfish means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Barsecco / Paperfish inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Barsecco / Paperfish is inspected around two times per year on average.
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