PAYA
1700 ALTON RD, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 610.324.6474
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
MAY 24
FEB 25
JUN 25
NOV 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touch dirty dishes and then touched clean dishes without washing his hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over fruits and vegetables in the walk in cooler. The chef moved the eggs to the bottom shelf.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the dish machine. The chef brought towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice. The chef removed it.
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Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. Observed on the top of the ice machine. The chef inverted it.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of the ice machine. The chef put it in a container.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in both restrooms.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over lemons in the walk in cooler. The chef moved the eggs to the bottom shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plant material inside the hand washing sink by the DJ area.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two brown spray bottles with a liquid inside not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed behind the DJ area.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Observed in front of the ice machine. The manager put in a clean surface.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop on top of a case of condensed milk. The manager put it on a clean plate.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. The manager put up a sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the cook line.
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar by the back door. The cook removed it.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of the ice machine. The chef put a clean metal pan on top of the machine and put the scoop on it.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed both hands washing sinks at the bar and at the side bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled. The cook cleaned them during the inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a spray bottle and plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled. The chef labeled them.
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled. The chef had it cleaned.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust on the wall above the ice machine. The chef had it cleaned.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of frying oil stored on floor at cookline.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar inside sugar container near mop sink.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with operator
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar
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.