PULLMAN MIAMI AIRPORT TAVOLLO
5800 BLUE LAGOON DR, Miami FL 33126 · 305-264-4888
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024027912 | Feb 20, 2024 | Jun 24, 2024 | $200 |
| 1--2017009536 | Jan 17, 2017 | Jun 2, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
Sep 30, 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed that the three door reach in cooler located at the cooking line is not functioning properly.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at cooking line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located near the bar.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface,located at cooking line.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on soda racks in dry storage.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tiles in main kitchen area.
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 in cooler on storage area tuna in ROP being thawed.
Dec 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 1, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/01/2023
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in cooler.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in beer walk in cooler.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed missing extinguisher next to Tavolo Kitchen entrance
Sep 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/01/2023
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at buffet line cottage cheese (50F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (50F - Cold Holding); Milk (50F-Cold Holding). As per chef, food was put on line less than 1 hour under ice, continuously changing throughout breakfast shift.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at buffet line Sausage (130F- Hot Holding) chef increased temperature on warmer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels next to hand sink next to espresso machine. Chef put paper towels at sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 containers not properly secured. Chef tied them with chain.
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. Manager opened package and will use today.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of water on floor ohf walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing eater next to grill, 86F.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in beer walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth on microwave at Tavolo entrance. Observed wet cloth on table next to deli slicer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Parmesan croutons not labeled on prep table.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed missing extinguisher next to Tavolo Kitchen entrance
Feb 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use.Observed Salmon vacuum sealed in walkin cooler.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 10/1/2023
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.Observed vacuum sealer and Fish, Chicken, Beef sealed on premise held longer than 48 hours. Observed Grilled Chicken dated 2/17 vacuum sealed in walkin cooler. Emailed Executive Chef HACCP information.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Boiler certificates expired. For reporting purposes only. All Expired, 137725- exp 1-8-23, 137726 exp 1-11-23, 137727 exp 1-8-23, 057718 exp 1-8-23, 057717 exp 1-8-23. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold- buffet- sausage links 118F. Chef had employee reheat sausage 179F.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Vents over prep table have peeling paint.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Boiler certificates expired. For reporting purposes only. 137725-exp 1-8-23, 137726-exp 1-11-23, 137727 exp 1-8-23, 057718 exp 1-8-23, 057717 exp 1-8-23
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.