PIOLA
4000 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 786.803.8825
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prosciutto at 67 F, burrata at 55 in ice bath, but ice was not touching the products. Also observed sausage at 48 F at the front counter. As per manager for less than 4 hrs. Products were moved to a reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees started washed placed gloves on before washing hands to handle food. Employees started washed washed his hands after being coached.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink as evidence of ice discarded inside.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking water from open cup in the kitchen. Employees started was coached about it.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation wearing a bracelet. Employees started washed took it out.
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In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tong left inside hand sink. Employees started washed it completely.
Sep 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Damage chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed wet quat test kit unable to be used to check sanitizer solution.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. As per employee, chlorine.
Jul 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked shell eggs inside reach in cooler. Employee discarded it.
Damage chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed wet quat test kit unable to be used to check sanitizer solution.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. As per employee, chlorine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like inside ice machine.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not properly identified.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located at the expo service with gaskets in disrepair.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils inside a water container at room temperature 89 F. Manager discarded it.
Jan 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 employee with the cell phone then, engaged in food preparation without handwashing in between. Employee was coached about the issue.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs above avocado inside reach in cooler. Employee inverted them.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prosciutto at 67 F, burrata at 55 in ice bath, but ice was not touching the products. Also observed sausage at 48 F at the front counter. As per manager for less than 4 hrs. Products were moved to a reach in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed different chemical products in spray bottles without label. Employee labeled all the products.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee container with water on prep table at the back.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil plastic gallons on the floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager fixed it.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee that used the restroom and came back to work without washing his hands inside the kitchen. Employee was coached and washed his hands immediately.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand sink blocked by a food container with spaghettis. Container was moved immediately.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration inside the dishwasher machine.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching the ice used for drinks. Person in charge washed it and placed the scoop inside a plastic container.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tong at the pizza station left in the hand sink. Person in charge washed it immediately.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching the cheese. Employee moved it out immediately.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef lasagna thawing at room temperature. Employee was coached and the lasagna was moved to the reach in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer container on the floor.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed servers came from outside and started working refilling the water pitchers without washing their hands first. Servers were coached about the issue.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles without labels at the server station. As per employee, spray bottles have sanitizer for the tables.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over vegetables.. Observed raw chicken above carrots in the reach in cooler. Employee inverted the products.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 1 hand sink used to hold a tong. Employee moved and washed the tong.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 onz plastic containers used to scoop cheese.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed some tongs inside standing water ( water temperature 78 f). Employee discarded the water and changed the container.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board.
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.