Big Pink
157 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · Permanent Food Service · License 2326439
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 13 routine inspection4 high priority (fixed by the Jul 14 follow-up), 1 intermediate, 4 basic-19
- Safety score81
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 14, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler /Walk-cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
More time given
- First visitJul 13, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Observed in reach in cooler at cook line SPINACH DIP (56°F - Cooling, as per employee made the day prior.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed at salad station at kitchen area fliptop beans (50°F - Cold Holding); cooked beets (49°F - Cold Holding).
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours.
Observed in reach in cooler at cook line SPINACH DIP (56°F - Cooling, as per employee made the day prior.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Observed three live roaches crawling on the wall at warewashing area.
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed in handwashing sink with a blender and metal cup in it at bar area.
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed a case of oil stored on the floor at kitchen area.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler /Walk-cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled mold like substance.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Observed at ware washing area leaking pipe under three compartment sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Observed standing water at reach in cooler at front counter near waffle irons.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.