Pipa/Pastaio

580 Hibiscus Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Italian

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

High Risk

The inspection history at Pipa/Pastaio is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.

“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical West Palm Beach restaurant, which scores around 79. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef above cooked vegetable's in reach in refrigerator. Operator placed raw beef on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed with salmon .

03G-04-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed with salmon in reduce oxygen packaging

01B-13-4

Intermediate - Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan.

03G-49-2

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Alexander manager stated he does not have any measuring device.

16-62-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at dishwasher sink. Operator placed soap at sink . **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at dishwasher sink. Operator placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

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

31B-04-4

Nov 12, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe that multiple locations .

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe that multiple locations .

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe that multiple locations .

31B-04-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at multiple locations due to wiring

36-36-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pipa/Pastaio last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pipa/Pastaio on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pipa/Pastaio?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pipa/Pastaio.

How does Pipa/Pastaio compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Pipa/Pastaio most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Pipa/Pastaio's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pipa/Pastaio 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.

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