Papi Steak
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Papi Steak, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “no plan review submitted” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Miami Beach restaurants, the typical score is 69; Papi Steak is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cups at bar area not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
90
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef replaced.
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
86
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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 in use 3 walk-in coolers, 1 walk-in freezer, 2 employee restrooms, dry storage area with several shelves, 4 upright wine coolers, 2 upright freezers, 4 upright coolers, a kitchen with a triple sink, hand sink, several preparation tables, dry storage containers on the third floor. Observed 2 walk-in coolers not being used on the third floor by the elevator. Observed 2 ice machines with no hand washing sink on the second floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers teal containers at drying area wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
86
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed 2 ice machines with no hand sink located on the second floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Admin Complaint**
31A-07-4
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed in use 3 walk-in coolers, 1 walk-in freezer, 2 employee restrooms, dry storage area with several shelves, 4 upright wine coolers, 2 upright freezers, 4 upright coolers, a kitchen with a triple sink, hand sink, several preparation tables, dry storage containers on the third floor. Observed 2 walk-in coolers not being used on the third floor by the elevator. Observed 2 ice machines with no hand washing sink on the second floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
82
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed in use 3 walk-in coolers, 1 walk-in freezer, 2 employee restrooms, dry storage area with several shelves, 4 upright wine coolers, 2 upright freezers, 4 upright coolers, a kitchen with a triple sink, hand sink, several preparation tables, dry storage containers on the third floor. Observed 2 walk-in coolers not being used on the third floor by the elevator. Observed 2 ice machines with no hand washing sink on the second floor. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting boards at the cook line soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed 2 ice machines with no hand sink located on the second floor. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine in the first floor kitchen. The chef inverted it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of flour on the third floor. The chef removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**
14-73-4
55
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed one pound of cooked shrimp at 50 degrees. As per chef cooked the night before. Product was discarded.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding). As per chef, cooked the day before. Chef disposed of food.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed unusable quaternary test strips. Chef provided quaternary test strips. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates in storage not inverted on shelf near the back of the kitchen.
24-05-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
55
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen area. Manager has soap replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed container of coconut water inside reach-in cooler at cook line. Manager had container removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair at third floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pan of risotto not stored at walk-in cooler. Manager had pan covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
70
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papi Steak last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papi Steak on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papi Steak?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Papi Steak.
How does Papi Steak compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Papi Steak most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Papi Steak's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Papi Steak have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Papi Steak 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 Papi Steak inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papi Steak is inspected around three times per year on average.
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