Pdq 1015 Fountain Square
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Pdq 1015 Fountain Square has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about eight violations before that.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Pdq 1015 Fountain Square trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lettuce (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at prep area. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed digital measuring device in disrepair.
16-62-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on top of microwave at prep area. Operator removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles in front and under fryers at cook line. Observed under dish machine.
36-17-5
67
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed feta cheese (46F - Cold Holding); lettuce mix (47F - Cold Holding) inside cold drawers at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair under dishwasher. Observed floor tiles in front of fryers.
36-17-5
78
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed buttermilk (50F - Cold Holding) on prep table across cook line. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 1130ppm) (Ecolab) on shelf under sandwich prep station. Operator diluted with water, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 700ppm) (Ecolab) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spatula stored inside hand sink at cook line. Operator removed the spatula. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not properly labeled at washing area. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under shelves inside walk cooler. Operator started to removed the water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
58
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
55
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed buttermilk (56F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding) at breading station. As per manager for more than 4 hrs. Manager discarded the products. Also observed sliced tomato (52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); spring mix (53F - Cold Holding) inside prep reach in cooler at front counter. As per manager for more than 4hrs. Managerdiscarded the products. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed buttermilk (56F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding) at breading station. As per manager for more than 4 hrs. Manager discarded the products. Also observed sliced tomato (52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); spring mix (53F - Cold Holding) inside prep reach in cooler at front counter. As per manager for more than 4hrs. Managerdiscarded the products.**Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at preparation area.
31B-02-4
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 scoop inside sugar container with handle in contact with product across werewashing area.
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris at preparation station.
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside plastic container without label across werewashing area.
02D-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at preparation area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under shelves inside walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at preparation area.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
41
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent and tiles dusty over were washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters dusty at back preparation area. As per manager service is scheduled for the night of Nov 30.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored on drive thru floor area.
25-05-4
78
Jun 14, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
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.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
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 form during inspection.
11-27-4
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter next to pick up window.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form during inspection.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the front counter,next to pick up window. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in plastic containers in rack next to dishwasher machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in kitchen area under equipment.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed plastic containers with flour stored on floor at the back of the establishment.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed next to ice machine, employee rearranged properly during inspection.
10-14-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
10-12-5
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 seasoning containers.
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in units at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler unit at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at he front counter. **Repeat Violation**
21-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); Manager discarded solution and replaced with a new one.Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed breadcrumbs,seasoning and spicy seasoning not identified in rack at the back of the kitchen. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
17
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated chicken at 2:20pm (46F - Cold Holding); chicken strips (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in front of fryer. Manager moved to reach in cooler. At 3:00 pm marinated chicken (42F - Cold Holding); chicken strips (43F - Cold Holding)
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 grilled chicken (128F - Hot Holding) As per manager food was there approximately 1 hour. Manager discarded during inspection.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in front hand wash sink next to soda dispenser. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all equipments on preparation area.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed throughout front preparation area. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in metal pans stored in rack in front of dishwasher machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed in front counter next to soda dispenser. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in front counter. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in cooler in front counter next to ice cream station. Also in front preparation area.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler next to ice cream and shake area.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in front preparation area.
21-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pdq 1015 Fountain Square last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pdq 1015 Fountain Square on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pdq 1015 Fountain Square?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pdq 1015 Fountain Square.
How does Pdq 1015 Fountain Square compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pdq 1015 Fountain Square most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pdq 1015 Fountain Square's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pdq 1015 Fountain Square have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pdq 1015 Fountain Square 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 Pdq 1015 Fountain Square inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pdq 1015 Fountain Square is inspected around three times per year on average.
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