Pamela's Restaurant
8469 Bird Rd, Miami, FL 33155 · Permanent Food Service · License 2315188
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 5 routine inspection3 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate, 8 basic (4 repeats)-29
- Safety score71
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 5, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Observed non food grade paper used as a liner at the reach in cooler located across the cook line.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed bottle of bleach stored next to oil and seasoning bottles in kitchen area. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Observed license expired October 1, 2026. Operator made payment during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Observed surface rust on prep table shelf in kitchen area.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed clear spray bottle containing cleaning solution with no label near three compartment sink.
Basic8
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed clear squeeze bottles with oil and sauces located across the cook line not labeled.
Repeat violation
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed a bucket of cooked potatoes on floor inside walk in cooler.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
Repeat violation
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Observed two white cutting boards with cloths underneath in kitchen prep area.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in coolers gaskets located across the cook line soiled.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed walls inside walk in cooler soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed kitchen ceiling in disrepair.
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed kitchen ceiling near cook line soiled.
Repeat violation
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.