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PINOCCHIO ON THE BAY

1800 N BAYSHORE DR UNIT CP2 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33132

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3360362
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8379622
DBPR license2333360

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#6High Priority09-01-4

High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee barehand contact oranges placed in juicer. Juicer cuts, crushes oranges and juice comes in contact with oranges skin. Discussed with person in charge.

#7High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/1/23. Person in charge renew during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed no shell hard boiled eggs (56F – Cold Holding)above chill line in flip-top cooler. Person in charge placed below to cool.

Intermediate 5

#9Intermediate11-27-4

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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container with utensils soaking in hand washing station. Person in charge removed container unblocking hand washing station. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of current food manager training on-site. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed cold smoked salmon on menu as salmon toast, Top 8 wheat wrap no identified as raw. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate11-26-1

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. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 5

#1Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed two deep freezer covers repaired with duct tape.

#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris. Observed air fryer basket soiled with grease.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets o flip-top cooler and deep freezers soiled with black/green mold like substance and or food debris.

#4Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed standing exposed/uncovered water behind dish machine. Unable to determine if slow draining floor drain or water disposal reservoir. Person in charge states water has to be pumped through plumbing system to higher elevation grease trap.

#5Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed oranges not washed before juicing. Discussed with person in charge.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 5:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.