Pez Miami
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
41
Score
Pez Miami appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 28, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 13 violations lately compared to roughly 10 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked yuca inside the walk in cooler Food. Operator removed the eggs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a scrubber stored inside the hand wash sink next to the to go area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler trainings were not provided for Valeria L ( 6 months), Aracely F ( 1 year), Jorjelis V ( 11 months), Mayorie S ( 5 months), Rodrigo M ( 2 months), Yimalaya P( 1 year), Karim R, ( 1 Year), Gemma blanc( 3 months) Marie Gima( 5 years) Eugenia I( 2 months). **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink next to the to go area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled and also hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Next to steam table in the kitchen. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened employee beverage above preparation area. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 3 employees wearing watches and bracelet during food preparation. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container stored on the floor of the kitchen. Employee removed it. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5
41
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at 3CS area ceiling tiles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed at 3CS area ceiling tiles. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board at steam table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed at cutting board at steam table. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at plastic containers at 3CS Area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed at plastic containers at 3CS Area.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair and at reach-in freezer across cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair and at reach-in freezer across cook line. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer door. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of 3CS hose gun soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed interior of 3CS hose gun soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked yuca at 2nd walk-in cooler. Eggs were moved accordingly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of pills stored on shelf over preparation table at 3CS area. Bottle was moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training provided. Observed Esteban, Maria, Rene, Catalina, Milagros working for than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed operator not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Warning**
53A-15-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at 3CS area ceiling tiles. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board at steam table. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at plastic containers at 3CS Area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair and at reach-in freezer across cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw cut potatoes and limes on floor at 2nd walk-in cooler observed and plastic water bottles on floor at entrance to kitchen. Water bottles were correctly stored. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer door. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at kitchen and bar ice machines. Scoops were correctly placed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of 3CS hose gun soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks stored upright at entrance to kitchen. Utensils were stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork belly not covered at Walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to 3CS soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
29
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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 - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
50
Dec 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations.
View 3 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
67
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment offers raw fish and shrimp ceviche no letter of parasite destruction provided.
01D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Operator unable to verify source of shellstock. See stop sale. At the time of the inspection observed chocolate clams unable to verify source. Operator is serving raw clams, no tags or boxes provided.
01B-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked rice containers in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operator unable to verify source of shellstock. See stop sale. At the time of the inspection observed chocolate clams unable to verify source. Operator is serving raw clams, no tags or boxes provided.
01A-09-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale.
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with consumer advisory. **Admin Complaint**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
16-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of shrimp and fish stored on floor in walk in cooler. Chef removed items from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed under hand sink near fryers.
36-03-4
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. Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna and grouper in vacuum sealed bags.
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pez Miami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pez Miami on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pez Miami?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pez Miami.
How does Pez Miami compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pez Miami most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pez Miami's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pez Miami have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pez Miami means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pez Miami inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pez Miami is inspected around two times per year on average.
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