PANIZZA
1229 LINCOLN RD, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 6958800
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 43 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ 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--2019062003 | Nov 13, 2019 | Jan 14, 2020 | $160 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed a cook touch her watch and continued to prepare food.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. As per the cook the items were placed there approximately at 9:30 and the filled out the list.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand sink in the prep room full of equipment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several utensils in the hand wash sink at the front counter. Observed the cashier fill a pitcher of water at the sink.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the prep room.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the prep room.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form provided via email.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at the front counter.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the cook wearing a watch and other bracelet ps.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor in the back room.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the front counter. Observed the walk in cooler fan guards soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in the mop bucket.
Mar 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles at the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler fan guards soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 Agostina Feijoo serv safe certification expired on10-23-2025.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a blender in the hand washing sink in the preparation room. The cook removed it.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed chlorine sanitizer in the triple sink and the establishment has quaternary test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the perperation room. The cook brought towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the perperation room. The cook brought soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a blue liquid not labeled at the front counter. The sever labeled the bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles at the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler fan guards soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed a cook touching her cell phone with gloves on and then engaged in food preparation.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic pitcher in the sink at the dry storage room.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the dry storage room.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the dry storage room.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler leaking water into a bucket.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen and front counter.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several wall tiles missing behind the cook top.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The cooked removed them.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Obsessed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed the walk in cooler fan guards soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Obsessed behind the cook top oven.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the front counter.
Apr 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the preparation room.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles at the front counter.
Feb 4, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. As per the person in charge, Karen Negrin is the current manager.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers working; Andrea, Leticia and Kelly.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the preparation room.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles at the front counter.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the fryer soiled.
Feb 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 10-01-2023.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); salmon (55F - Cold Holding); spinach with ricotta (55F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (55F). As per the cook the items were out there last night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); salmon (55F - Cold Holding); spinach with ricotta (55F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (55F). As per the cook the items were out there last night.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. As per the cook the items were put on the line at approximately 8:00 A.M The cook put times in the items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting boards soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. As per the person in charge, Karen Negrin is the current manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the preparation room.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers working; Andrea, Leticia and Kelly.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the preparation room.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles at the front counter.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in the preparation reach in cooler at the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the fryer soiled.
Feb 3, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. None provided at the time of inspection. Provided a list of accredited examination providers for food manager certification in Spanish to employee.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No food handler employee training provided for employees hired more than 60 days at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at prep coolers, across from cookline.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located near reach in freezers, towards back kitchen area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located towards back kitchen area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority8 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a prep cook cutting onions without gloves. I told her she needed to use gloves so she put them on without washing her hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over cooked pies in the walk-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat food contaminated by employee under restriction/exclusion. See stop sale. Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a prep cook cutting onions without gloves. I told her she needed to use gloves so she put them on without washing her hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); at the front counter preparation reach in cooler. As per the cook the cheese was put on line approximately 1 1/2 hours ago.The cooked removed the top 3 inches of cheese from the pan and put it the walk-in cooler to cool down.
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 via email.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic container blocking access and several pieces of equipment in the sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the unisex restroom and dry storage room.
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 via email.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the dry storage area.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form provided via email.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the front counter oven.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Feb 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed at the front counter.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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 cutting board in the back room.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket with soapy water in the sink at the from counter. The manager removed the pan.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Ask the manager minimum cold holding temperature didn't know the correct temperature.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed on the back counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of carrots on the walk-in floor. Observed several plastic containers with caramel on the floor in the dry storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the front counter. The manager removed the tongs.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board at the cook line soiled.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed salmon toast on the menu, as per the sever it is raw.
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/
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in the storage rooms.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed a cardboard box with tomatoes on the walk-in cooler floor. Observed a case of potatoes on the dry storage room floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The manager moved it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the oven. The manager removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line.
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.