Pestana Hotel Miami
1817 James Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · Permanent Food Service · License 2333343
What drove the grade
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 29 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 29, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 1st - 200+ppm); Sanitizer Bucket 2nd (Chlorine 100ppm)
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled behind front counter. Employee labeled during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ . Observed Catarina Monteiro 05-04-2026 manager certification expired .
Basic2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed plastic bottles with cranberry juice being stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed in use wet towel on top prep table at kitchen area. Employee removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
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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.