PAPI STEAK
736 1 ST, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305.800.7274
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding). As per chef, cooked the day before. Chef disposed of food.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025032584 | Jan 22, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $320 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cups at bar area not inverted.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef replaced.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line. Chef removed.
Aug 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 in use 3 walk-in coolers, 1 walk-in freezer, 2 employee restrooms, dry storage area with several shelves, 4 upright wine coolers, 2 upright freezers, 4 upright coolers, a kitchen with a triple sink, hand sink, several preparation tables, dry storage containers on the third floor. Observed 2 walk-in coolers not being used on the third floor by the elevator. Observed 2 ice machines with no hand washing sink on the second floor.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers teal containers at drying area wet nesting.
Jan 22, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed 2 ice machines with no hand sink located on the second floor.
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed in use 3 walk-in coolers, 1 walk-in freezer, 2 employee restrooms, dry storage area with several shelves, 4 upright wine coolers, 2 upright freezers, 4 upright coolers, a kitchen with a triple sink, hand sink, several preparation tables, dry storage containers on the third floor. Observed 2 walk-in coolers not being used on the third floor by the elevator. Observed 2 ice machines with no hand washing sink on the second floor.
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting boards at the cook line soiled.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed 2 ice machines with no hand sink located on the second floor.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed in use 3 walk-in coolers, 1 walk-in freezer, 2 employee restrooms, dry storage area with several shelves, 4 upright wine coolers, 2 upright freezers, 4 upright coolers, a kitchen with a triple sink, hand sink, several preparation tables, dry storage containers on the third floor. Observed 2 walk-in coolers not being used on the third floor by the elevator. Observed 2 ice machines with no hand washing sink on the second floor.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine in the first floor kitchen. The chef inverted it.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of flour on the third floor. The chef removed the scoop.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 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 one pound of cooked shrimp at 50 degrees. As per chef cooked the night before. Product was discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding). As per chef, cooked the day before. Chef disposed of food.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed unusable quaternary test strips. Chef provided quaternary test strips.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates in storage not inverted on shelf near the back of the kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen area. Manager has soap replaced.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed container of coconut water inside reach-in cooler at cook line. Manager had container removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair at third floor.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar area.
Stored food not covered. Observed pan of risotto not stored at walk-in cooler. Manager had pan covered.
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.