Petralunga
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
70
Score
Going back to 2023, Petralunga has eight inspections in the public record. On Dec 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation”, showing up three times.
Petralunga scores about where you'd expect for a North Bay Village restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food strainer stored in hand wash sink at bar with old food debris. Observed hand sink at bar used as a dump sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above prep station in kitchen soiled with dust debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored on floor near 3 compartment sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at cook line and near ice machine. Operator placed pizza boxes off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at entrance of kitchen soiled with dust debris. Observed wall behind grill station soiled with grease.
36-27-5
70
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as a dump as evidence of veggie left over inside. Employees were coached about the issue. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on kitchen ceiling tiles.
36-34-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the kitchen area. As per owner, they have a project for April. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
82
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed new quat test kit not used to check sanitizer as evidence of sealed test kit. Owner opened it and used it. **Corrected On-Site**
16-33-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of excessive old debris on can opener. Employee cleaned it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
78
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired quart test kit since 2023.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training for : Lakhdar Hafiz since 3/12/24.
53B-14-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed women restroom wall in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed kitchen area . **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
70
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jun 21, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken above fish and shrimp ,not all products were commercially packaged. Owner inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker at mop sink/ faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker at the mop sink is in disrepair.
29-42-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially packaged fish already thawed inside the sealed bag in the reach in cooler**Repeat Violation** 'Employee opened all the bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside the ice machine.
22-20-5
67
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Petralunga last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Petralunga on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Petralunga?
Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Petralunga.
How does Petralunga compare to other restaurants in North Bay Village?
Petralunga most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Bay Village average of 69.
Has Petralunga's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Petralunga have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Petralunga 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 Petralunga inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Petralunga is inspected around three times per year on average.
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