P POLE PIZZA
701 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 786.453.2132
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on the floor at prep area.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 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
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at prep area not sealed.
Jul 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked peppers at walk in cooler. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on the floor at prep area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep area, soiled with food debris manager had employee wash during inspection.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at prep area not sealed.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese inside WIC.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at cook line, as per manager for approximately 2 hours prior.
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 to manager via email.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at front counter.
Jun 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled by dishwasher area.
Apr 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/. Observed establishment added a coffee bar area with no plan submitted.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled by dishwasher area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filter at cook line soiled.
Mar 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
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/. Observed establishment added a coffee bar area with no plan submitted.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled located near walk in cooler. Employee removed ice and clean machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled by dishwasher area.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at front counter preparing pizza with no hairnet.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filter at cook line soiled.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put gloves on without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper procedure, and she removed gloves and washed hands before putting new gloves on.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler by registered at front counter.
Aug 8, 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper procedures and she did.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee presenting food with no hairnet.
Jun 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at walk-in cooler and and reach-in cooler at dough preparation area soiled.
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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/
Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at back preparation area near warewashing area.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed staff with not effective hair restraint while doing pizza dough preparation at preparation area near warewashing sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of frying oil and bag of semolina stored on floor at dry storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at walk-in cooler and and reach-in cooler at dough preparation area soiled.
Observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine near walk-in cooler.
Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar area.
Dec 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ice bucket inside hand washing sink near ice machine.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Cenaida Ramos, Monica Placencia, Agustin Correa working for more than 60 days with no food handler training.
Ceiling tile missing at dry storage area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on preparation table.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while rolling dough at preparation area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near mop sink.
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