PIPA LOUNGE
323 SUNNY ISLES BLVD STE 103-104, Sunny Isles Beach FL 33160
Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · 5 visits since October 2023
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4 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for various containers of food.
Observed establishment offering raw tuna and raw salmon. However, menu does not identify that items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed cases of oil and sodas stored on floor in kitchen area.
Observed cooked eel thawing at room temperature.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection 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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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Observed establishment offering raw tuna, raw salmon and various cured meats however menu does not identify that items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of food and oil being stored on floor in kitchen area.
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining various pans of vegetables and raw fish.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over ready to eat fruits.
Observed establishment offering raw tuna, raw salmon and various cured meats however menu does not identify that items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of food and oil being stored on floor in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp, raw beef, raw salmon and raw tuna thawing at room temperature. All were located on prep table in kitchen area.
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining various containers of food. Located in reach in cooler.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes stored in hand washing sink located in kitchen area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located behind front counter.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located behind front counter.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Food stored on floor. Observed various containers of food being stored on floor throughout kitchen area.
Oct 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a tray of cut greens and raw fish. Chef removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw fish being stored on top of various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef added.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
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.