PAMELA'S RESTAURANT

Name: PAMELA'S RESTAURANT
Address: 8469 BIRD RD, MIAMI, FL, 33155, US
Rating: 84.5

8469 BIRD RD, MIAMI, FL 33155

License #2315188

84.5 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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PAMELA'S RESTAURANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 2, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 40 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 27 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on March 2, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed table shelves used to store pots and pans with surface rust.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing cloths inside hand wash sink near three compartment sink.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottles of oil located across the cook line with no label. Observed working container of sugar with no label at the coffee prep station.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of oil on floor in kitchen area.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing sanitizer with no label at three compartment sink.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen prep area in disrepair.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chlorine test strips provided at the time of inspection.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed all around preparation tables at kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler at kitchen area.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around preparation area at kitchen.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine at front counter.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine at front counter. Operator stored properly during inspection.
[12B-01-4] Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while engaged in food preparation at cook line area at kitchen.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container with not labeled.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked Shrimp (49F - Cold Holding)at walk in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for more than 6 hours. Operator discarded it during inspection. Also observed White Rice (49F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler in front of fryer at kitchen area. As per operator for more than 6 hours. Operator discarded during inspection.
[14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed diced swai fish stored inside non food grade bags at preparation table at kitchen area. Operator stored in food grade bags during inspection.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed containers of assorted sauces and pod with boiled potatoes stored on the floor under rack at walk in cooler. Also observed liquid oil containers stored on the floor next to back door at kitchen area.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Assorted Baked Empanadas (76F - Hot Holding) on rack next to double door oven at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 2 hours.

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