Piola
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Piola has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 2, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Miami Beach restaurants. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees started washed placed gloves on before washing hands to handle food. Employees started washed washed his hands after being coached. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink as evidence of ice discarded inside.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking water from open cup in the kitchen. Employees started was coached about it. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation wearing a bracelet. Employees started washed took it out. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tong left inside hand sink. Employees started washed it completely. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
67
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Damage chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed wet quat test kit unable to be used to check sanitizer solution. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Not on site. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. As per employee, chlorine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed 1 chemical spray bottle with no label **Time Extended**
41-17-4
82
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked shell eggs inside reach in cooler. Employee discarded it.
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Damage chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed wet quat test kit unable to be used to check sanitizer solution.
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. As per employee, chlorine. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not properly identified.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located at the expo service with gaskets in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils inside a water container at room temperature 89 F. Manager discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
52
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee with the cell phone then, engaged in food preparation without handwashing in between. Employee was coached about the issue. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs above avocado inside reach in cooler. Employee inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prosciutto at 67 F, burrata at 55 in ice bath , but ice was not touching the products . Also observed sausage at 48 F at the front counter. As per manager for less than 4 hrs. Products were moved to a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed different chemical products in spray bottles without label. Employee labeled all the products. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee container with water on prep table at the back. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil plastic gallons on the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager fixed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5
50
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee that used the restroom and came back to work without washing his hands inside the kitchen. Employee was coached and washed his hands immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand sink blocked by a food container with spaghettis. Container was moved immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration inside the dishwasher machine.
16-37-1
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tong at the pizza station left in the hand sink. Person in charge washed it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching the cheese. Employee moved it out immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef lasagna thawing at room temperature. Employee was coached and the lasagna was moved to the reach in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer container on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching the ice used for drinks. Person in charge washed it and placed the scoop inside a plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
55
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed servers came from outside and started working refilling the water pitchers without washing their hands first. Servers were coached about the issue. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles without labels at the server station. As per employee, spray bottles have sanitizer for the tables.
41-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
74
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over vegetables.. Observed raw chicken above carrots in the reach in cooler. Employee inverted the products . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 1 hand sink used to hold a tong. Employee moved and washed the tong. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 onz plastic containers used to scoop cheese. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed some tongs inside standing water ( water temperature 78 f). Employee discarded the water and changed the container . **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board.
21-04-4
67
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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. Missing quat test kit to check sanitizer at the 3 compartment sink and buckets.
16-37-1
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. Missing training for Cesar and Nestor working in the establishment for more than 2 months.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used to dispense goat cheese.
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed some utensils in standing water, water at 88 F.
10-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
64
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Piola last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Piola on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Piola?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Piola.
How does Piola compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Piola most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Piola's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Piola have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Piola 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 Piola inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Piola is inspected around three times per year on average.
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