Pipa Lounge

323 Sunny Isles Blvd Ste 103-104, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Pipa Lounge, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 15, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “observed cases of oil and sodas stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

By comparison, the average Sunny Isles Beach facility scores 74, putting Pipa Lounge on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Observed Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for various containers of food. **Repeat Violation**

14-86-1

Intermediate - Observed establishment offering raw tuna and raw salmon. However, menu does not identify that items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation**

02B-01-5

Basic - Observed cooked eel thawing at room temperature.

06-01-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-33-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

06-09-1

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Observed cases of oil and sodas stored on floor in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Jan 9, 2025

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 food container.

14-86-1

Intermediate - Observed establishment offering raw tuna, raw salmon and various cured meats however menu does not identify that items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation**

02B-01-5

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

06-09-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of food and oil being stored on floor in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

May 22, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over ready to eat fruits.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining various pans of vegetables and raw fish.

14-86-1

02B-01-5

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

06-09-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of food and oil being stored on floor in kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp, raw beef, raw salmon and raw tuna thawing at room temperature. All were located on prep table in kitchen area.

06-01-5

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining various containers of food. Located in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

14-86-1

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes stored in hand washing sink located in kitchen area.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located behind front counter.

31B-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various containers of food being stored on floor throughout kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pipa Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pipa Lounge on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pipa Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “observed cases of oil and sodas stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pipa Lounge.

How does Pipa Lounge compare to other restaurants in Sunny Isles Beach?

Pipa Lounge most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunny Isles Beach average of 74.

Has Pipa Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pipa Lounge have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pipa Lounge 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 Pipa Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pipa Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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