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PAYA

PAYA located in MIAMI BEACH has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 3.2/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1700 Alton Road
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10903908

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed behind the DJ area.
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Observed in front of the ice machine. The manager put in a clean surface. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop on top of a case of condensed milk. The manager put it on a clean plate. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. The manager put up a sign. 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 at the cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over lemons in the walk in cooler. The chef moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plant material inside the hand washing sink by the DJ area.
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two brown spray bottles with a liquid inside not labeled.

Inspection Date: 6/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10790216

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar by the back door. The cook removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of the ice machine. The chef put a clean metal pan on top of the machine and put the scoop on it. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed both hands washing sinks at the bar and at the side bar.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled. The cook cleaned them during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a spray bottle and plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled. The chef labeled them. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/28/2025

  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled. The chef had it cleaned. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust on the wall above the ice machine. The chef had it cleaned. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Inspection Date: 5/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8617738

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of frying oil stored on floor at cookline.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar inside sugar container near mop sink.

Inspection Date: 2/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8344265

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with operator
  • 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.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar
  • 53B-13-5: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.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(100 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:5:30 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:5:30 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:5:30 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:5:30 – 10:00 PM
Friday:5:30 – 11:00 PM
Saturday:5:30 – 11:00 PM
Sunday:5:30 – 10:00 PM
✗ Currently Closed

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Dinner
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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