Panizza
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Panizza, the earliest from 2022. Panizza was last inspected on Mar 25, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “no soap provided at handwash sink”, which has been cited six times.
The city-wide average for Miami Beach sits at 69, putting Panizza on the better side of that line. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles at the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles at the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler fan guards soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler fan guards soiled. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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 Agostina Feijoo serv safe certification expired on10-23-2025. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a blender in the hand washing sink in the preparation room. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed chlorine sanitizer in the triple sink and the establishment has quaternary test strips. **Warning**
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the perperation room. The cook brought towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the perperation room. The cook brought soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a blue liquid not labeled at the front counter. The sever labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler fan guards soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles at the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
45
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed a cook touching her cell phone with gloves on and then engaged in food preparation.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic pitcher in the sink at the dry storage room.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the dry storage room.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the dry storage room.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler leaking water into a bucket.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen and front counter.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several wall tiles missing behind the cook top.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The cooked removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Obsessed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed the walk in cooler fan guards soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Obsessed behind the cook top oven.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the front counter.
02D-01-5
35
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the preparation room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the preparation room. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the preparation room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the preparation room. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles at the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles at the front counter. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles at the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles at the front counter. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. As per the person in charge, Karen Negrin is the current manager. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. As per the person in charge, Karen Negrin is the current manager. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers working; Andrea, Leticia and Kelly. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers working; Andrea, Leticia and Kelly. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the preparation room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the preparation room. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning** **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles at the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles at the front counter. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning** **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the fryer soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the fryer soiled. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
58
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. None provided at the time of inspection. Provided a list of accredited examination providers for food manager certification in Spanish to employee. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No food handler employee training provided for employees hired more than 60 days at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at prep coolers, across from cookline. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at prep coolers, across from cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located near reach in freezers, towards back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located near reach in freezers, towards back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located towards back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
67
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
16
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed at the front counter.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Ask the manager minimum cold holding temperature didn't know the correct temperature.
53A-14-4
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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board in the back room. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket with soapy water in the sink at the from counter. The manager removed the pan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed on the back counter.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of carrots on the walk-in floor. Observed several plastic containers with caramel on the floor in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the front counter. The manager removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
30
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed regular " Thank you" plastic grocery bags, used to store raw chicken, located inside reach in freezer towards back kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed food manager certification for Agostina Lucia Feijoo 3/8/2017, expired 3/8/3022, by National Registry of Food Safety, no other certification provided at the time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed breakfast menu item " Smoked Salmon Toast" not identified with an asterisk or symbol indicating menu item contains raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for employees hired more than 60 days, at the time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at side prep room, heading towards back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed small white plates stored, located on top shelving above display case at front counter area, not kept inverted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at prep coolers at front counter prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located towards back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located towards back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located at front counter prep area. Observed food debris on shelving located behind front counter prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler/walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons located next to front counter display case, not kept inverted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: **Time Extended**
24-18-4
41
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge stored in handwash sink behind front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu items offering "Smoked Salmon Toast" on breakfast menu, not identified as containing raw or undercooked food ingredient covered by the consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at side prep room, towards back kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at prep coolers, in front of cookline, behind front counter. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair located in front of reach in freezers, towards back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of potatoes stored on floor of walk in cooler. Observed plastic containers/boxes of cooking oil and onions stored on kitchen floor under prep table, towards back kitchen area. Observed bags of flour stored on floor at side prep room, towards back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located towards back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry located in mop bucket towards back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panizza on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panizza?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Panizza.
How does Panizza compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Panizza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Panizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Panizza have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Panizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Panizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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