Pinkriver
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2024, Pinkriver has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly eight violations before.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink in prep area not accessible” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in North Miami Beach average 72, so Pinkriver is doing better than most peers. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Hood filter soiled with grease buildup. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Basic - Observed Hood filter soiled with grease buildup. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food without washing hands after taking customer order. Advised manager that all Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Observed various empanadas and prepared sandwiches held using time as a public health control has no time marking. As per manager food had only been out for about 1 hour prior to start of inspection. Advised manager food used without temperature control must be time marked and food in unmarked containers or packages, or marked to exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored on counter at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. **Warning**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink in prep area not accessible for employee use at all times due to being blocked by reach in cooler and . Advised manager that all handwashing sinks shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Observed dirty utensils stored inside Handwash sink in kitchen area. Advised manager that handwashing sink can not be used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Observed front counter display case and other kitchen equipment soiled with debris. Advised manager and he started to clean. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Insect control device stored in prep area next to coffee machine. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in prep area used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed Hood filter soiled with grease buildup. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed cases of water stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
26
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41F; cheeseburger empanadas (59F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (55F - Cold Holding); sweet beef (58F - Cold Holding); short rib empanadas (52F - Cold Holding); ham croissant (57F - Cold Holding). All were located on front counter with various other foods that are kept at ambient temperature. Per manager food had only been out for about 1 hour prior to start of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to utensils and plastic containers being stored inside. Advised manager that all handwashing sinks must remain accessible at all times for employee use. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in unapproved ice cream station. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for ice cream bar area added in dining room. Area contains prep table, 2 reach in coolers, a reach in freezer containing gelato a handwashing sink and mop sink. Per manager they have contracted someone to help that stated that they submitted plans. Advised no plans on file. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area and unapproved ice cream station. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in unapproved ice cream station. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed cases of sodas stored on floor in dining room. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw oranges not washed prior to preparation. Oranges raw taken directly from the box they were delivered in cut and squeezed for juicing without washing first. **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
39
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41F, ham and cheese sandwiches (69F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (68F - Cold Holding); chicken empanadas (69F - Cold Holding). All were located on front counter. Front counter contains various other foods that are kept at ambient temperature. Per manager food had only been out for about 1 hour. Discussed and provided time as of public health form with operator. Manager added time marking. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked by table, not allowing access to sink for hand washing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked by table, not allowing access to sink for hand washing. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink used to store dishes. Manager removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink used to store dishes. Manager removed. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees in unapproved ice cream bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees in unapproved ice cream bar area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - ice cream bar area added in dining room. Area contains prep table, 2 reach in coolers with raw meat, a reach in freezer containing gelato and a mixer. No handwashing sink area. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - ice cream bar area added in dining room. Area contains prep table, 2 reach in coolers with raw meat, a reach in freezer containing gelato and a mixer. No handwashing sink area. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** Observed during callback a automatic fire suppression/exhaust system added in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed establishment offering raw salmon but, Menu does not identify that items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: Intermediate - Observed establishment offering raw salmon but, Menu does not identify that items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning** **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** **Time Extended**
50-09-4
41
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs and raw beef being stored over various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°F, ham and cheese sandwiches (69F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (68F - Cold Holding); chicken empanadas (69F - Cold Holding). All were located on front counter. Front counter contains various other foods that are kept at ambient temperature. Per manager food had only been out for about 1 hour. Discussed and provided time as of public health form with operator. Manager added time marking. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked by table, not allowing access to sink for hand washing. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink used to store dishes. Manager removed. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees in unapproved ice cream bar area. **Warning**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - ice cream bar area added in dining room. Area contains prep table, 2 reach in coolers with raw meat, a reach in freezer containing gelato and a mixer. No handwashing sink area. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Observed establishment offering raw salmon but, Menu does not identify that items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oranges being stored on floor by back door. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of to go boxes being stored on floor by back door and take out cups on floor under shelf in dining room. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line reach in cooler shelves. **Warning**
14-05-4
27
Aug 2, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pinkriver last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pinkriver on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pinkriver?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink in prep area not accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pinkriver.
How does Pinkriver compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?
Pinkriver most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the North Miami Beach average of 72.
Has Pinkriver's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pinkriver have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pinkriver means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Pinkriver inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pinkriver is inspected around four times per year on average.
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