Pow Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
43
Score
Pow Restaurant has been inspected six times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 30, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Miami Gardens average 80, so Pow Restaurant trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink full of ice cube, located in bar area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 approximately 6 employees with no manager certificate present.
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup inside ice machine located in bar area.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Showing water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees juices in cup, multiple bottles of water in reach in double cooler shelves. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By exit door.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensil inside hot water of 112°F. Operator placed on top of the grilled. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By three compartment sink in the kitchen area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
23-03-4
43
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty utensils in hand sink located at the bar station. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils inside standing water at 122°F, operator placed it on top of the stove. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on kitchen floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
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 commercially salmon in reach in cooler.
06-09-1
74
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment take cover the next location on the side, observed bar station with hand sink, 2 compartment sink, ice machine. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in hit water 116° F, operator discred the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
82
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clean bowl and plate on the cook line shell no inverted it.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top of preparation table.
21-12-4
74
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni and cheese (122°F - Hot Holding) on shelves over the stove, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils inside standing water at 84°F. Operator placed on top of the stove to reheat. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
82
Oct 20, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pow Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pow Restaurant on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pow Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pow Restaurant.
How does Pow Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Pow Restaurant most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Pow Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pow Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pow 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 Pow Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pow Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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