Pummarola
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Pummarola eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 30, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Miami Beach facility scores 69, putting Pummarola on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook finish a task removed his gloves and put on ew gloves and did a different task.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed tomato sauce in the can opener blade. The cook cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
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
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a bowl with salad a fork and other proteins on a cutting board at the cook line. The cook discarded the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn at the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
64
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Plastic squeeze bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The cook labeled it soap. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler at the cook line gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed by the ice machine.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed the pony wall by the triple sink damaged at the bottom.
36-24-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled. The cook labeled them. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on a container of pasta. The cook discarded it.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at the cook line. The cook discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a blue liquid. The manager labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to the ice machine.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license displayed expired on 10-01-2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn at the cook line.
14-11-5
67
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a step stool with a case of arugula on top in front of kitchen hand washing sink. The manager moved both items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the sink at the pizza station.
31A-11-4
70
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cheese in the upright cooler. The manager moved the chicken to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. As per the cook the items were placed on line at approximately 11:00. The cook put on the time on the products. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed by the triple sink. The manager labeled the spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The chef cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a metal tray on top of hand wash sink by the ice machine. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
52
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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
64
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is stained located at kitchen prep coolers. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pummarola last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pummarola on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pummarola?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pummarola.
How does Pummarola compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Pummarola most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Pummarola's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pummarola have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent 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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