Pdq
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
61
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Pdq stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 30, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Floor area(s) covered with standing water” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Pdq's 61 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored with soda boxes at front counter. Operator removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on dry storage shelves near dish area. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop stored inside mac and cheese with handle in contact with product. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored with soda boxes and Oreos at front counter. Operator properly placed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
61
Sep 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack.
22-31-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed on prep table across fryers grocery bag of personal items. Observed in reach in under warmers; lunch bag for employee above Mac and cheese. Operator had items removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in storage closet where water heater is located.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers across fryers soiled.
23-03-4
67
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink. Manager separated containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
95
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fries (110F - Hot Holding) at front counter expo station, as per manager for no more than 15 minutes prior. Advised manager to add it into time as a public health control. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between 3 compartment sink and wall.
10-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at front counter.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
61
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grill chicken (127 F - Hot Holding) as per operator food less than 30 minutes. Operator reheated the chicken to 165 F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout the entire establishment.
36-12-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board observed at the kitchen area. Employee removed it. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the walk in cooler.
36-22-4
67
Jul 26, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door of the reach in cooler is broken, located by the fryer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Equipment in poor repair. Observed door of the reach in cooler is broken, located by the fryer. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at the preparation/ kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at the preparation/ kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets and hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed reach in cooler gaskets were cleaned. Hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Jul 25, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies flying around the kitchen/ preparation area, also observed more than 5 live flies in the dining room and 4 dead flies along the window sills in the dining room where the tables are and people eat. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken inside the reach in cooler at 50° F. As per operator chicken was placed around 9:30 am this morning. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken inside the reach in cooler at 50° F. As per operator chicken was placed around 9:30 am this morning. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door of the reach in cooler is broken, located by the fryer. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at the preparation/ kitchen area. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor by the drive through window.Operator removed the water from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
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 a scoop touching mac and cheese in the reach in cooler. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink by the fryer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets and hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean at the preparation table. **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
41
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pdq last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pdq on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pdq?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pdq.
How does Pdq compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pdq most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pdq's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pdq have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pdq 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pdq is inspected around two times per year on average.
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