Pega Grill
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
55
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Pega Grill stretching back to 2022. On Feb 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to six violations per visit.
“Clean glasses” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
12A-09-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
55
Nov 4, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed Most employees not putting gloves while working with food.
12A-07-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed Kitchen cook, wearing watch while working with food.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Clean floor, throughout kitchen area from food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Food debris inside most kitchen, reaching coolers throughout kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Clean wall throughout kitchen area from food spills.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
55
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed kitchen employees changing task, same gloves being used.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Burn spray on kitchen shelf, food, preparation area.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Garbage can block in the employee handwashing sink next to the dish machine.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Bucket of rice inside employee washing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Employee shoes between three compartment sink and dish machine.
40-06-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 56 seating in establishment hotels in restaurant license say 25
51-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed Food debris around kitchen food, preparation area floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Food spill to most kitchen walls in food preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
41
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags on onions on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled kitchen shelves, throughout.
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
45
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
43
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Damage thermometer.
05-08-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance to most kitchen door gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
67
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of aspirin on top of microwave oven kitchen area.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener front service area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside most kitchen coolers throughout. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food spills throughout kitchen walls. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
43
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pega Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pega Grill on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pega Grill?
Across the inspection record, “clean glasses” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pega Grill.
How does Pega Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pega Grill most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pega Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pega Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pega Grill 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 Pega Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pega Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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