Pinch Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
52
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Pinch Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. Pinch Kitchen was last inspected on Apr 7, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 12 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Pinch Kitchen on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spring mix (49F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to oven at kitchen. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator stated that door was open for rush time. Operator placed products inside walk on cooler for rapid cooling.
03A-02-5
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. Observed Antero, Erisbel, Fara, Juan all hired for more than 60 days.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 3 spray bottles without label next to hand sink at prep area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Observed at bar.
14-18-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over dry storage across walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed throughout kitchen area.
38-07-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed water slow draining hand sink at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5
52
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed raw pork ribs stored on Home Depot containers. Manager removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at walk in cooler not date marked. As per manager opened two days prior. Manager dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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 employee training for Micheal Josep expired 08-25-2025.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled at storage area. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed under hand sink at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above dry storage by office. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceilings soiled by kitchen , ware washing area, storage area and prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink cup stored near clean plates at prep table across cook line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee food stored at reach in cooler not segregated for customers by coffee station. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees bags and phone stored over flour containers by dry storage. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at salad station torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above dry storage by office,ware washing area and storage.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by coffee station. Observed sandwich press heavily soiled with grease by kitchen near steam table.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By ware washing storage.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door exit by ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
32
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Ware wash areas: container with cut potatoes stored inside.Homer's All purpose bucket **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front counter: spray hose nozzles soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in front of the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex restroom for employees and customers.
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Front counter, bar area.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket with cut potatoes stored in the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in front of the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath the three compartment sink.
29-11-4
45
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
39
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger and raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Raw beef burger and raw fish stored over cooked chicken in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a small container of butter (71F - Cold Holding) stored on prep table at cook line. Operator moved to reach-in cooler. A container of cooked chicken 47 F stored in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator states that it was sit on prep table about 30 minutes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the press grill soiled with accumulation of grease. **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink on cook line. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee working on cook line. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. The establishment added multiple tables at patio totaling over 30 seats increase from 35 seats on license. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of fry oil stored on floor by office. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Straws with no wraps provided on bar counter top. Employee moved behind bar at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-02-4
35
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 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. Provided manager with poster. Manager printed and posted sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Provided manager with firms. Manager printed, reviewed with employees and had them sign forms during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license for 35 units, during inspection observed over 70 seats, including about 30 on outdoor deck.
51-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at office entrance 5 plastic containers of oil stored on floor. Manager removed and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed at kitchen grill hood system station.
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at lights above walk in cooler.
38-07-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar area mini straws available on counter for consumers to grab.
25-27-4
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. Observed at kitchen grill area.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Employee cleaned debris from exterior of machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed through kitchen and dish washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee preparing sandwiches.
13-03-4
50
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified at the front counter. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink in preparation table. Chef removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed next to ice machine.
10-14-5
55
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing in standing water, pork was frozen solid. Chef placed item under running water for approved thawing method. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pinch Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pinch Kitchen on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pinch Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pinch Kitchen.
How does Pinch Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pinch Kitchen most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pinch Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pinch Kitchen have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pinch Kitchen 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 Pinch Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pinch Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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