Pestana Hotel Miami

1817 James Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Other

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Pestana Hotel Miami four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 28, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Miami Beach restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 10-01-2025. Spoke to the manager about the renewal. The manager paid the license during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a purple liquid not labeled at the bar.

41-17-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice melting in the handwashing sink at the bar.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**

16-62-1

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed half empty water bottles on top of the ice well at the bar. The sever removed them. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Oct 17, 2024

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a stack of severing trays on top of the hand washing sink in the kitchen. The operator removed the trays. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

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 via email. The operator printed the form and had the two food handlers sign it. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

14-73-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pestana Hotel Miami last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pestana Hotel Miami on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pestana Hotel Miami?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pestana Hotel Miami.

How does Pestana Hotel Miami compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Pestana Hotel Miami most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Pestana Hotel Miami's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pestana Hotel Miami have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pestana Hotel Miami 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 Pestana Hotel Miami inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pestana Hotel Miami is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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