LA PISCINE
1500 BAY RD, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305.397.8515
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Form provided.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed the chef rinse his hands in the triple sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over cooked beef the3 door upright cooler. The chef moved the salmon to the bottom.
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 packages containing tuna with an internal temperature of 33°F. still in the vacuum in the reach in cooler close to the pizza oven. The chef removed the fish from the vacuum.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed the pizza peels on top of the oven. The chef put them on a tray.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed the mop in the bucket.
Oct 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish machine uses chlorine and it is currently at 0.00 ppms. The manager made some adjustments to the machine and it's now at 100 ppms.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Alexandra Grossi certification expired on 12-19-2024.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the front counter. The owner chained the tank up during the inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to the wall behind the dish machine. The owner fixed the wall during the inspection.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook finished preparing a sandwich then removed his gloves went to the back room then put on new gloves without washing his hands.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several plastic cups in the hand sink at the end of the bar.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 3 spoons in a glass container at a temperature of 82°F. The cook poured out the water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed the mop in the mop bucket in the back room.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 ground beef in the reach in cooler. The chef moved the chicken to the bottom shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large trash can in front of handwashing sink at the bathroom.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The bartender put the straws behind the bar.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs on top of tortillas in the upright reach in in the storage area. The chef moved the eggs.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large trash can blocking the sink at the bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a plastic squeeze bottle with soap unlabeled at the triple sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container of soy sauce on the floor. The chef put it in a shelf.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 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. Form provided.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar. The manger had it cleaned.
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 and employees signed it.
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 two packages with raw tuna still in the vacuum. The internal temperature was 36°F. The chef removed the vacuum.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The manager moved it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some plastic containers with different foods and several plastic squeeze bottles throughout the kitchen.
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.