A PASTA BAR
1784 WEST AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 347-993-8742
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 4 visits since December 2023
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid the license during the inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed throughout the new construction areas.
Jun 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed a cook drop chicken tacos in the fryer with bare hands and put the tacos on the plate with bare hands.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the restrooms.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two mops in two different mop buckets in the employee restroom. The chef hung up the mops.
Apr 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. For provided via email.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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. Form provided.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Dec 12, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid the license during the inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
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. For provided via email.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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/. - From initial inspection : 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. days. Observed prep coolers, reach in cooler, reach in freezer, handwash sink and three compartment sink added to restaurant establishment that's not identified on the plans. Equipment was added to an area that was originally identified the entrance and cash register area of restaurant establishment. This area is used to prepare sushi bowls and other food items during earlier operation hours and is identified as " Sunny Poke".
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. Form provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a large container of rice. The manager removed the bowls.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket torn.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. The manager removed the old labels.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in a drink cooler next to the upright freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.