Pez Miami
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
70
Score
Pez Miami, located at 20 W Flagler in Miami, FL, had a moderate-risk inspection on November 4, 2025, with a score of 70. This inspection identified seven minor violations, including soiled ceiling tiles in the 3CS area, a cutting board with cut marks, and improperly air-dried plastic containers. Previous inspections for this seafood establishment have predominantly been high-risk.
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Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at 3CS area ceiling tiles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed at 3CS area ceiling tiles. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board at steam table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed at cutting board at steam table. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at plastic containers at 3CS Area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed at plastic containers at 3CS Area.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair and at reach-in freezer across cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair and at reach-in freezer across cook line. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer door. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of 3CS hose gun soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed interior of 3CS hose gun soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked yuca at 2nd walk-in cooler. Eggs were moved accordingly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of pills stored on shelf over preparation table at 3CS area. Bottle was moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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 no training provided. Observed Esteban, Maria, Rene, Catalina, Milagros working for than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed operator not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Warning**
53A-15-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks stored upright at entrance to kitchen. Utensils were stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork belly not covered at Walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to 3CS soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at 3CS area ceiling tiles. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board at steam table. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at plastic containers at 3CS Area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair and at reach-in freezer across cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw cut potatoes and limes on floor at 2nd walk-in cooler observed and plastic water bottles on floor at entrance to kitchen. Water bottles were correctly stored. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer door. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at kitchen and bar ice machines. Scoops were correctly placed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of 3CS hose gun soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
29
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
50
Dec 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
67
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment offers raw fish and shrimp ceviche no letter of parasite destruction provided.
01D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Operator unable to verify source of shellstock. See stop sale. At the time of the inspection observed chocolate clams unable to verify source. Operator is serving raw clams, no tags or boxes provided.
01B-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked rice containers in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operator unable to verify source of shellstock. See stop sale. At the time of the inspection observed chocolate clams unable to verify source. Operator is serving raw clams, no tags or boxes provided.
01A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale.
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with consumer advisory. **Admin Complaint**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
16-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of shrimp and fish stored on floor in walk in cooler. Chef removed items from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed under hand sink near fryers.
36-03-4
Basic - 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 reduced oxygen packaged tuna and grouper in vacuum sealed bags.
06-09-1
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
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