BIG PINK
157 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · (305)532-4550
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed three live roaches crawling on the wall at warewashing area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019010082 | Jan 25, 2019 | Mar 26, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Reach-in cooler /Walk-cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled mold like substance.
Jul 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in reach in cooler at cook line SPINACH DIP (56F - Cooling, as per employee made the day prior.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed three live roaches crawling on the wall at warewashing area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in reach in cooler at cook line SPINACH DIP (56F - Cooling, as per employee made the day prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at salad station at kitchen area fliptop beans (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beets (49F - Cold Holding).
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in handwashing sink with a blender and metal cup in it at bar area.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of oil stored on the floor at kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler /Walk-cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled mold like substance.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler at front counter near waffle irons.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at ware washing area leaking pipe under three compartment sink.
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quad sanitizer chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machines and not test kit available.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed an auxiliary cutting board with marks not longer cleanable.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at some kitchen spots across entrance to walk in cooler/freezer.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quad sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, staff refill buckets retested at 200ppm.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside HWS at expedited area, operator removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without way his hands. Instructed employee on proper procedure.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching potatoes chips with bare hands at line. Employee discarded potatoes chips.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon and ice stored inside hand sink by entrance of kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil bucket not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by entrance of kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board at cook line. Employee removed it.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Aug 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled through the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler.
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed new gloves on without washing hands and prep station. Instructed employee on proper procedure.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); beans (69F - Cold Holding); cheese (67F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler by prep area. As per employee for more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); beans (69F - Cold Holding); cheese (67F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler by prep area. As per employee for more than 4 hours.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Michelle Chapman certification expired on 3/7/2024, Rocio Vela expired on 3/8/2024, Jesus Bonilla expired on 3/15/2024 and Olvin Escobar expired on 3/5/2024.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled through the kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted prep station across cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at dishwasher station.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at reach in freezer at bar area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand sink located by pastry area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler.
Feb 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu "smoked salmon" and "seared tuna" offered with no asterisk or symbol indicating that menu food items are covered by the consumer advisory.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at handwash sink located at warewashing area, when water is turned on.
Feb 9, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Salad Station: chicken salad (46F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (49F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding); hummus (48F - Cold Holding); sliced melon (46F - Cold Holding) located at kitchen reach in cooler, less than 4 hours. Chef submerged food containers in ice for rapid cooling and maintenance arrived to add freon to cooler unit during inspection. 2nd temperature check: smoked salmon (39F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (41F - Cold Holding); veggie burgers (41F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled chicken (125F - Hot Holding) located on top of flat grill at kitchen cookline, less than 4 hours. Due to insufficient amount of hot water under food container, Chef added more water to maintain temperatures of grilled chicken at 135F and above, advised to reheat.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu "smoked salmon" and "seared tuna" offered with no asterisk or symbol indicating that menu food items are covered by the consumer advisory.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at corner handwash sink near salad prep station, due to hot water valve turned off. Hot water valve under handwash sink was turned on, hot water reached minimum temperatures of 85F and above.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on top shelving above kitchen prep coolers, not kept inverted.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 75F located at various kitchen prep stations. Manager discarded water.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packages of raw ground beef thawing in standing water in a plastic container, stored under convection oven at kitchen area. Chef removed and placed into walk in cooler.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic spoons presented handles first, located next to coffee station. Manager inverted plastic spoons.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at handwash sink located at warewashing area, when water is turned on.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of oil and white wine/vodka not identified, located on prep counter across from kitchen cookline.
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at walk-in cooler. Manager properly stored products.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing a vacuum breaker. Manager placed vacuum breaker.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observe chef not knowing the correct chicken cooking temperature. Coached chef on correct cooking temperature.
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. Provided manager with vomit and diarrheal cleanup procedures via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with mold-like substance and slicer soiled with food debris. Can opener was disposed by manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at pastry area used for air conditioning unit drainage.
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. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities agreement via email. Manager started having staff signed form during inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not stored inverted at ware washing area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door at cold holding unit in disrepair at cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of turkey burger on freezer floor. Manager removed container from floor. Observed plastic container of pickles on walk-in floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach-in cooler at preparation area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no probe thermometers at reach-in coolers throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at pastry area and cook line.
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