Pamela's Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
32
Score
Pamela's Restaurant has been inspected 10 times since 2022. On Mar 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 13 violations lately compared to roughly 10 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray can of steel cleaner stored next to shelf with seasonings.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above raw sliced onions inside walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing cloths inside hand wash sink near three compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed table shelves used to store pots and pans with surface rust.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing sanitizer with no label at three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic container used as a scoop inside bin of rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen prep area in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of oil on floor in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall inside walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottles of oil located across the cook line with no label. Observed working container of sugar with no label at the coffee prep station. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
32
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chlorine test strips provided at the time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Still not observed chlorine test strips provided at the time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around preparation area at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Still observed all around preparation area at kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes on ceiling in preparation area at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed holes on ceiling in preparation area at kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in poor repair in front of oven at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed reach in freezer in poor repair in front of oven at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
78
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed diced swai fish stored inside non food grade bags at preparation table at kitchen area. Operator stored in food grade bags during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked Shrimp (49F - Cold Holding)at walk in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for more than 6 hours. Operator discarded it during inspection. Also observed White Rice (49F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler in front of fryer at kitchen area. As per operator for more than 6 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); at walk in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Also observed Cooked Beef Filling (47F - Cold Holding)at preparation table at kitchen area. as per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator stored inside walk in cooler for proper cooling. Also observed Boiled Eggs (46F - Cold Holding) at preparation table at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Al's observed Cooked Shrimp (49F - Cold Holding)at walk in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for more than 6 hours. Operator discarded it during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Assorted Baked Empanadas (76F - Hot Holding) on rack next to double door oven at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 2 hours.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation putting gloves without washing hands at cook line area at kitchen.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chlorine test strips provided at the time of inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine at front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around preparation area at kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes on ceiling in preparation area at kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while engaged in food preparation at cook line area at kitchen.
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in poor repair in front of oven at kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed sack of flour and shortening container stored next to chemical substances supplies under preparation table in front of double door oven at kitchen area.
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of assorted sauces and pod with boiled potatoes stored on the floor under rack at walk in cooler. Also observed liquid oil containers stored on the floor next to back door at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine at front counter. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink next to triple sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed flour container not covered under preparation table in front of stoves at kitchen area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed all around preparation tables at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container with not labeled.
02D-01-5
18
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths in kitchen prep area not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles containing oil at prep table with no label. Observed sugar bin at front coffee station with no label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe bowl used as a scoop inside flour bin at dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile with damage in kitchen prep area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen area soiled.
36-34-5
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 salmon being thawed in commercial packaging at room temperature. Operator open up packaging and placed products of salmon inside walk in cooler for thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cans of cooking oil on floor near back exit.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils inside standing water near cook line. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed orange wet wiping cloth underneath white cutting board at prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign for hand wash station near ware washing area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
55
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food inside of reach in cooler at cook line.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb near 3 compartment sink missing backflow preventer.
29-34-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with 2 hose bibbs missing backflow preventers.
29-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw fish stored in nonfood-grade bags in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer at front counter missing label. Operator labeled spray bottle.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage around kitchen. Observed hole in ceiling above pastry oven in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents with back mold-like substance at entrance of kitchen. Observed ceiling inside of walk in cooler soiled with black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of tomatoes stored on floor inside of walk in cooler. Observed 5 plastic jugs of oil stored on floor in front of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust debris.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sign missing in men's restroom.
31B-04-4
32
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed picadillo stored inside non food grade bags at walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed raw fish stored inside non food grade bags at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled dished stored inside hand sink at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed sponge stored inside hand sink at front counter. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above oven at preparation area. Also observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at kitchen and warehouse washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above oven at preparation area. Also observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at kitchen and warehouse washing area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed walk in cooler ceiling soiled with black substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed walk in cooler ceiling soiled with black substance. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust. **Time Extended**
36-50-4
67
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed picadillo stored inside non food grade bags at walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled dished stored inside hand sink at front counter. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above oven at preparation area. Also observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at kitchen and warehouse washing area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed walk in cooler ceiling soiled with black substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil stored on floor near back exit door and box of tomatoes stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-50-4
58
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-23
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ham and lettuce in sauté side reach in. Eggs moved to bottom at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue/ food debris on slicer.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed shrimp thawing in kitchen handwash sink. Employee removed shrimp from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above oven. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on walk-in cooler torn/loose.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door by bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fans soiled with dust/ mold like substance.
23-03-4
50
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over vegetables at walk in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sliced ham at reach in cooler at cook line.
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves at cook line.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above convection oven at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
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 salmon stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler at cook line. Manager cut packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of exit door located near bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at walk in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor near back exit door. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
41
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed salmon (92F - Hot Holding) at room temperature ear cook line. As per manager, for 3 hours. Advised manager to reheat item to 165. Provided Cooling handout to manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside non food grade bag at walk in cooler. Observed nonfood-grade brush inside butter container at cook line.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over corn and celery at reach in cooler at cook line.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bread baskets and oven mitts soiled with food debris at preparation area. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulated food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mashed potatoes, sautéed onion and sautéed mushrooms not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, items were prepared on the previous day.
02C-02-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair.
36-51-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair over cooling rack cross from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located throughout kitchen area. Observed floor soiled with black substance near walk in freezer door.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located at exit door near bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container rd of cooking oil stored on the floor near cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer fan covers soiled with accumulated dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
32
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pamela's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pamela's Restaurant on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pamela's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Pamela's Restaurant.
How does Pamela's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pamela's Restaurant most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pamela's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pamela's Restaurant have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pamela's Restaurant 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 Pamela's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pamela's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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