Positano Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
52
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Positano Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 27, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Positano Restaurant's 52 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plates stored in handwashing at warewashing area. Operator removed plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Vinny without proof of manager training. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Observed operator unable to provide proof of any trading for employee. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table soiled either food debris. Observed fry baskets at cook line soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink at bar area blocked by boxes, napkins and other materials. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple metal and plastic containers on shelf at warewashing area not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at cook line with groove marks and not easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at cook line torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
52
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1st, 2025.
50-17-3
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior in kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler by reach in freezer in kitchen.
22-16-4
67
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari thawing in standing water on prep table in kitchen. Operator started to prepare calamari. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers not inverted on shelf over three compartment sink. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both white cutting boards in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters and reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
52
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade inside kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Vincenzo Pisani, 4/10/2019. EXPIRED.
53A-03-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside Bar.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor around DM and under three compartment sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored spoons faces down. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
61
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Men's and Women's restrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: At time of callback inspection observed Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Men's and Women's restrooms. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: At time of callback inspection observed Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Men's and Women's restrooms. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: At time of callback inspection observed dumpster lid open. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: At time of callback inspection observed dumpster lid open. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
90
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: At time of callback observed Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Men's and Women's restrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: At time of callback inspection observed Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Men's and Women's restrooms. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: At time of callback inspection observed dumpster lid open. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
82
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler by reach in freezer inside kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
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 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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna not date marked inside reach in cooler in kitchen. As per Operator lasagna was cooked last Sunday September 24th, 2023. Operator date marked lasagna. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Men's and Women's restrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans not inverted on shelf over three compartment sink. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna inside reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator cut bag. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside Bar. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler interior located by prep table inside kitchen. Operator cleaned reach in cooler interior. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed scoops faces up on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored them faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
39
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License Expired since October 1st, 2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw salmon not identified as raw item on menu. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior on shelf inside kitchen.
22-08-4
55
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Positano Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Positano Restaurant on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Positano Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Positano Restaurant.
How does Positano Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Positano Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Positano Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Positano Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Positano Restaurant 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.
How often is Positano Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Positano Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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