POSITANO RESTAURANT
4701 NW 79 AVE, Miami FL 33166 · 305 896 6407
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
NOV 24
APR 25
NOV 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1st, 2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023012940 | Dec 22, 2022 | Jul 5, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at handsink at 79F.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at cook line torn
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter at cook line soiled.
Jul 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken stored at reach in freezer held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at handsink at 79F.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at cook line torn
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter at cook line soiled.
Jul 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table soiled either food debris. Observed fry baskets at cook line soiled with food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at cook line with groove marks and not easily cleaned.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at cook line torn.
Feb 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table soiled either food debris. Observed fry baskets at cook line soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink at bar area blocked by boxes, napkins and other materials.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plates stored in handwashing at warewashing area. Operator removed plates.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Vinny without proof of manager training.
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 operator unable to provide proof of any trading for employee.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple metal and plastic containers on shelf at warewashing area not inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at cook line with groove marks and not easily cleaned.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at cook line torn.
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1st, 2025.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler by reach in freezer in kitchen.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade in kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers not inverted on shelf over three compartment sink. Operator inverted containers.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both white cutting boards in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters and reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari thawing in standing water on prep table in kitchen. Operator started to prepare calamari.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw calamari inside reach in cooler. Operator stored products correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Also, observed soiled cutting boards inside kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tiramisu and créme not properly date marked inside reach in cooler. As per Operator desserts were cooked last Sunday November 10th, 2024.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by kitchen entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled deep fryer.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foam trays stored on Bar floor. Operator removed trays from floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.
Jul 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Vincenzo Pisani, 4/10/2019. EXPIRED.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade inside kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator removed utensils.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside Bar.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor around DM and under three compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored spoons faces down.
Dec 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Men's and Women's restrooms.
Open dumpster lid.
Dec 6, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Men's and Women's restrooms.
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler by reach in freezer inside kitchen. Operator stored them correctly.
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.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna not date marked inside reach in cooler in kitchen. As per Operator lasagna was cooked last Sunday September 24th, 2023. Operator date marked lasagna.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Men's and Women's restrooms.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans not inverted on shelf over three compartment sink. Operator inverted them.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna inside reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator cut bag.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed it from floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside Bar. Operator stored scoop correctly.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler interior located by prep table inside kitchen. Operator cleaned reach in cooler interior.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed scoops faces up on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored them faces down.
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.