PANIZZA
1229 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles at the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles at the front counter. Warning **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles at the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles at the front counter. Warning **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the preparation room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the preparation room. Warning **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the preparation room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the preparation room. Warning **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/7/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/4/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles at the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles at the front counter. Warning **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the fryer soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the fryer soiled. Warning **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. As per the person in charge, Karen Negrin is the current manager. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. As per the person in charge, Karen Negrin is the current manager. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 the following food handlers working; Andrea, Leticia and Kelly. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: 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 the following food handlers working; Andrea, Leticia and Kelly. **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the preparation room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the preparation room. Warning **Time Extended**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Warning **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/4/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/3/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
4
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles at the front counter. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in the preparation reach in cooler at the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the fryer soiled. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 10-01-2023.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); salmon (55F - Cold Holding); spinach with ricotta (55F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (55F). As per the cook the items were out there last night. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); salmon (55F - Cold Holding); spinach with ricotta (55F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (55F). As per the cook the items were out there last night. Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. As per the cook the items were put on the line at approximately 8:00 A.M The cook put times in the items. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting boards soiled.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. As per the person in charge, Karen Negrin is the current manager.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the preparation room. Warning
- 53B-01-5: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 the following food handlers working; Andrea, Leticia and Kelly.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the preparation room. Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/3/2025 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at prep coolers, across from cookline. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at prep coolers, across from cookline. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located near reach in freezers, towards back kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located near reach in freezers, towards back kitchen area. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located towards back kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. None provided at the time of inspection. Provided a list of accredited examination providers for food manager certification in Spanish to employee. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Admin Complaint
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No food handler employee training provided for employees hired more than 60 days at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/3/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/15/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
8
Basic
6
Total
19
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the front counter oven. Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a prep cook cutting onions without gloves. I told her she needed to use gloves so she put them on without washing her hands. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over cooked pies in the walk-in cooler. Warning
- 01B-11-4:High Priority - Ready-to-eat food contaminated by employee under restriction/exclusion. See stop sale. Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a prep cook cutting onions without gloves. I told her she needed to use gloves so she put them on without washing her hands. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); at the front counter preparation reach in cooler. As per the cook the cheese was put on line approximately 1 1/2 hours ago.The cooked removed the top 3 inches of cheese from the pan and put it the walk-in cooler to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-27-4: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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic container blocking access and several pieces of equipment in the sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the unisex restroom and dry storage room. Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the dry storage area. Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/15/2024 revealed 19 total violations (5 high priority, 8 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
6
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed on the back counter.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of carrots on the walk-in floor. Observed several plastic containers with caramel on the floor in the dry storage area. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the front counter. The manager removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed at the front counter.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 11-27-4: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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board in the back room. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket with soapy water in the sink at the from counter. The manager removed the pan. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1: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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Repeat Violation
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Ask the manager minimum cold holding temperature didn't know the correct temperature.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/23/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
12
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in the storage rooms.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a cardboard box with tomatoes on the walk-in cooler floor. Observed a case of potatoes on the dry storage room floor.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The manager moved it. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the oven. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board at the cook line soiled.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed salmon toast on the menu, as per the sever it is raw.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/25/2023 revealed 17 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 12 basic).
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (305) 695-8800
Website: http://panizzabistro.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(648 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Cafe
✓ Bar
✓ Bakery
✓ Restaurant
✓ Store
Location
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025