La Piscine

1500 Bay Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
French
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at La Piscine stretching back to 2022. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “hole in or other damage to wall” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Miami Beach average 69, so La Piscine trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over cooked beef the3 door upright cooler. The chef moved the salmon to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 packages containing tuna with an internal temperature of 33°F. still in the vacuum in the reach in cooler close to the pizza oven. The chef removed the fish from the vacuum. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed the pizza peels on top of the oven. The chef put them on a tray. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed the mop in the bucket.
42-01-4
64
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish machine uses chlorine and it is currently at 0.00 ppms. The manager made some adjustments to the machine and it's now at 100 ppms. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Alexandra Grossi certification expired on 12-19-2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the front counter. The owner chained the tank up during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to the wall behind the dish machine. The owner fixed the wall during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-24-5
70
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw ground beef in the reach in cooler. The chef moved the chicken to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large trash can in front of handwashing sink at the bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The bartender put the straws behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
74
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over ice cream in upright freezer.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep reach in cooler
22-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Excessive holes on wall by microwave oven.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave soiled. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed wet towels in use not stored in sanitizer water
21-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed ready to use squeeze bottles not labeled at reach in cooler.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Piscine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Piscine on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Piscine?

Across the inspection record, “hole in or other damage to wall” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Piscine.

How does La Piscine compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

La Piscine most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has La Piscine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Piscine have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Piscine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is La Piscine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Piscine is inspected around three times per year on average.