Miami Pulse
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Miami Pulse has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 6, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Miami Pulse scores about where you'd expect for a Aventura restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Observed no water at hand washing sink in ware wash area due to plumbing system in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
74
Mar 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Employee dumping mop water in the three-compartment sink.
28-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed raw shrimp thaw in standing water. Located in hand washing sink next to stove. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
14-14-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thaw in standing water. Located in hand washing sink next to stove. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on floor in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of takeout containers stored on floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
55
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed employee cutting vegetables on non food grade paper towels.
14-86-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on front counter in direct reach of customer.
25-27-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed krab meat thawing at room temperature. Chef moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
64
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining pan of fruit. Located in reach in cooler. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid stored under 3 compartment sink. Chef discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Due to bucket of utensils blocking. Located in waiter station.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Mussel and oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in waiter station.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in waiter station.
31B-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
14-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of takeout containers being stored on floor in waiter station.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in front of stove.
29-49-6
35
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miami Pulse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miami Pulse on file is from Jun 6, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miami Pulse?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Miami Pulse.
How does Miami Pulse compare to other restaurants in Aventura?
Miami Pulse most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Aventura average of 76.
Has Miami Pulse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Miami Pulse have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Miami Pulse 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 Miami Pulse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miami Pulse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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