Pipa

19501 Biscayne Blvd, #3004A, Aventura, FL 33180

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Pipa has been inspected three times since 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about nine violations before that.

“Observed no splash guard installed on handwashing sink” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 76, which Pipa's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for container of cut vegetables. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

Intermediate - Observed mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Manager added. **Corrected On-Site**

01C-10-4

Basic - Observed no splash guard installed on handwashing sink in kitchen area to protect food from potential contamination or splash. **Repeat Violation**

08B-54-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

10-07-4

Jul 8, 2025

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 18 violations

High Priority - Observed raw salmon not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. All salmon was completely thawed out still stored in packaging.

03G-04-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari being stored over cut vegetables, Located in reach in cooler under oven. And raw beef stored over ready to eat beef in walk in freezer.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Observed raw Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use.

03G-05-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty utensils being stored in hand washing sink. Located in kitchen area. Chef removed.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Observed establishment using Time as a Public Health Control. However, No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided manager with form. **Corrective Action Taken**

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed no detergent in warewashing machine. Advised manager and he added. **Corrected On-Site**

16-59-1

Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-05-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed no splash protection from hand washing sink where employee was prepping marinara sauce.

08B-54-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located in kitchen area.

21-38-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwashing sink in waiter station with standing water. Advised manager who then drained water and cleaned sink. **Corrected On-Site**

29-20-5

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

24-05-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located in walk in freezer.

36-73-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

10-07-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-04-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in bar area.

31B-04-4

Basic - Observed various foods Stored in walk in freezer not covered.

08B-12-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of pizza boxes stored on floor in pizza station. Advised chef and he instructed employee to move to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

May 12, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pipa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pipa on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pipa?

Across the inspection record, “observed no splash guard installed on handwashing sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pipa.

How does Pipa compare to other restaurants in Aventura?

Pipa most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Aventura average of 76.

Has Pipa's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pipa have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pipa means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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