PAMELA'S RESTAURANT
8469 BIRD RD, Miami FL 33155 · 305.225.6365
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-23
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015051144 | Oct 26, 2015 | Dec 30, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above raw sliced onions inside walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray can of steel cleaner stored next to shelf with seasonings.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing cloths inside hand wash sink near three compartment sink.
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed table shelves used to store pots and pans with surface rust.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing sanitizer with no label at three compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic container used as a scoop inside bin of rice.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen prep area in disrepair.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of oil on floor in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall inside walk in cooler soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottles of oil located across the cook line with no label. Observed working container of sugar with no label at the coffee prep station.
Nov 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chlorine test strips provided at the time of inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around preparation area at kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes on ceiling in preparation area at kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in poor repair in front of oven at kitchen area.
Nov 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation putting gloves without washing hands at cook line area at kitchen.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed diced swai fish stored inside non food grade bags at preparation table at kitchen area. Operator stored in food grade bags during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked Shrimp (49F - Cold Holding)at walk in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for more than 6 hours. Operator discarded it during inspection. Also observed White Rice (49F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler in front of fryer at kitchen area. As per operator for more than 6 hours. Operator discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); at walk in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Also observed Cooked Beef Filling (47F - Cold Holding)at preparation table at kitchen area. as per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator stored inside walk in cooler for proper cooling. Also observed Boiled Eggs (46F - Cold Holding) at preparation table at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Al's observed Cooked Shrimp (49F - Cold Holding)at walk in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for more than 6 hours. Operator discarded it during inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Assorted Baked Empanadas (76F - Hot Holding) on rack next to double door oven at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 2 hours.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chlorine test strips provided at the time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine at front counter.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around preparation area at kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes on ceiling in preparation area at kitchen.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while engaged in food preparation at cook line area at kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in poor repair in front of oven at kitchen area.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed sack of flour and shortening container stored next to chemical substances supplies under preparation table in front of double door oven at kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of assorted sauces and pod with boiled potatoes stored on the floor under rack at walk in cooler. Also observed liquid oil containers stored on the floor next to back door at kitchen area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine at front counter. Operator stored properly during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink next to triple sink at kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. Observed flour container not covered under preparation table in front of stoves at kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed all around preparation tables at kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container with not labeled.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe bowl used as a scoop inside flour bin at dry storage area. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile with damage in kitchen prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen area soiled.
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 salmon being thawed in commercial packaging at room temperature. Operator open up packaging and placed products of salmon inside walk in cooler for thawing.
Food stored on floor. Observed two cans of cooking oil on floor near back exit.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils inside standing water near cook line. Operator discarded water.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed orange wet wiping cloth underneath white cutting board at prep table. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign for hand wash station near ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths in kitchen prep area not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles containing oil at prep table with no label. Observed sugar bin at front coffee station with no label.
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw fish stored in nonfood-grade bags in kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food inside of reach in cooler at cook line.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb near 3 compartment sink missing backflow preventer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with 2 hose bibbs missing backflow preventers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer at front counter missing label. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage around kitchen. Observed hole in ceiling above pastry oven in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents with back mold-like substance at entrance of kitchen. Observed ceiling inside of walk in cooler soiled with black mold-like substance.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of tomatoes stored on floor inside of walk in cooler. Observed 5 plastic jugs of oil stored on floor in front of walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sign missing in men's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust debris.
Jun 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed picadillo stored inside non food grade bags at walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled dished stored inside hand sink at front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above oven at preparation area. Also observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at kitchen and warehouse washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed walk in cooler ceiling soiled with black substance.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust.
Apr 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed picadillo stored inside non food grade bags at walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled dished stored inside hand sink at front counter.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above oven at preparation area. Also observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at kitchen and warehouse washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed walk in cooler ceiling soiled with black substance.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil stored on floor near back exit door and box of tomatoes stored on floor at walk in cooler.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-23
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ham and lettuce in sauté side reach in. Eggs moved to bottom at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue/ food debris on slicer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed shrimp thawing in kitchen handwash sink. Employee removed shrimp from sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above oven.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on walk-in cooler torn/loose.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door by bathrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fans soiled with dust/ mold like substance.
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.