Pummarola
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
70
Score
Pummarola appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Pummarola was last inspected on Oct 24, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Pummarola trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink behind register. Operator restocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer blade soiled in back prep area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like substance in back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at pizza station. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
70
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in pizza station, as per operator for 2 hours. Advised operator to add more ice to ice bath for rapid cooling.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer blade soiled in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink behind register. Operator restocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Observed all employee food handler training certificates expired 7/1/2025.
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like substance in back prep area.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted next to ice machine.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employee prepping sauces at table in dining room near pizza station.
08B-48-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at pizza station.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink in women's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink draining very slowly in back prep area.
29-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking at faucet at sink next to triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
43
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, slicer guard soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a box on top of the kitchen hand washing sink. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas syrup stored on the storage area floor,
08B-38-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed three compartment faucet leaking.
29-11-4
Basic - Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. In the pizza area.
35B-06-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of flour stored on the pizza no 6 inches off the floor.
08B-47-4
64
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tiramisu desserts stored in reach in cooler with no date marked. Operator labeled it with the date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
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. Operator provided printed forms. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed current license, and displayed on the counter.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at back kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of soda mixes stored on the floor, located at dry storage, and also a plastic container with garlic powder stored on the floor at pizza station, located at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located above three compartment sink.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout back kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry, located at back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common with. Observed plastic bottles with Nutella sauce, and olive oil with no labels. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
45
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting boards.
22-02-4
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed cleaner spray bottle not labeled with common name.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of cheese stored on floor in kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Also sirup soda containers in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the front counter. Employee discarded the ice and rearranged the scoop properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed in kitchen area.
12B-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pummarola last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pummarola on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pummarola?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pummarola.
How does Pummarola compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pummarola most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pummarola's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pummarola have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pummarola 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 Pummarola inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pummarola is inspected around two times per year on average.
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