PESTO
723 N LINCOLN LN UNIT 103, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-766-7833
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 person in charge with cleanup procedures via email.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs over sauces in the upright cooler. The cook moved the sauces to a higher shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a green bucket in the sink. The cook removed it.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a plastic pump bottle with a blue liquid not labeled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood sprinters soiled.
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bolognese (110F - Hot Holding) in the steam table. The cook said she put it there approximately 1 hour ago. The cook turned the steam table on.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a scrub brush in the hand washing sink. The cook removed it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license displayed expired on 10-01-2025.
Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of water bottles on the floor. The cook put them on a rack.
Dec 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 3, 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 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 Emiliana working as per the manager she has been working for approximately 6 months.
Sep 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two metal cans of tomatoes weighing 6.38 pounds each.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over apples in the upright cooler in the back room. The manager moved the items to the correct shelves.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed the temperature maxed out at 153°F.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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 Emiliana working as per the manager she has been working for approximately 6 months.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled throughout. The manager labeled them.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of water bottles and soda cans not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Jan 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 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 on without washing hands. Instructed employee to remove gloves and washed hands and he did.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash container inside handsink located next to reach in cooler at kitchen.
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. Observed employee Mario Contreras hired more than 60 days ago with no employee food handler certificate.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At preparation table across cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal bottle of water and cellphone stored at preparation area across cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing pasta with no hairnet.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler across cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken not covered stored at real in cooler across cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area across cook line.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 person in charge with cleanup procedures via email.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink with hose in it. Employee removed hose.
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. Provided person in charge with employee reporting agreements, they started signing form during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of frying oil stored on floor at dry storage area.
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.