P Pole Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
64
Score
Inspectors have visited P Pole Pizza 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 6, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “employee with no hair restraint while engaging”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Miami Beach restaurant, which scores around 69. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at cook line, as per manager for approximately 2 hours prior.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese inside WIC.
08A-05-6
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. Provided to manager via email.
11-27-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at front counter.
21-07-4
64
Jun 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled by dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added a coffee bar area with no plan submitted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled by dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filter at cook line soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
22-49-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added a coffee bar area with no plan submitted.
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled located near walk in cooler. Employee removed ice and clean machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled by dishwasher area.
36-34-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
16-55-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at front counter preparing pizza with no hairnet.
13-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at front counter.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filter at cook line soiled.
23-03-4
58
Oct 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put gloves on without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper procedure, and she removed gloves and washed hands before putting new gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler by registered at front counter.
23-03-4
82
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper procedures and she did. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee presenting food with no hairnet.
13-03-4
74
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at walk-in cooler and and reach-in cooler at dough preparation area soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Observed gaskets at dough preparation area soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at back preparation area near warewashing area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed staff with not effective hair restraint while doing pizza dough preparation at preparation area near warewashing sink. **Warning**
13-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of frying oil and bag of semolina stored on floor at dry storage. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at walk-in cooler and and reach-in cooler at dough preparation area soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine near walk-in cooler. **Warning**
22-20-5
58
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Cenaida Ramos, Monica Placencia, Agustin Correa working for more than 60 days with no food handler training. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ice bucket inside hand washing sink near ice machine. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while rolling dough at preparation area. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near mop sink. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing at dry storage area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on preparation table. **Warning**
40-06-5
67
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
58
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed insecticide stored above tree compartment sink. Manager stored insecticide away from ware washing area and clean equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing chlorine and water no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at employees bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed inside walk in freezer
36-62-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was P Pole Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at P Pole Pizza on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at P Pole Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at P Pole Pizza.
How does P Pole Pizza compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
P Pole Pizza most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has P Pole Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at P Pole Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at P Pole Pizza 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 P Pole Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, P Pole Pizza is inspected around four times per year on average.
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