PINCH KITCHEN
8601 BISCAYNE BLVD, MIAMI, FL 33138
License #2332577
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →PINCH KITCHEN in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 86.5 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 27 total violations — 2 critical, 5 major, 20 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 7, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-18-4] Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Observed at bar.
- [29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed water slow draining hand sink at bar.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 3 spray bottles without label next to hand sink at prep area. Operator labeled.
- [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spring mix (49F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to oven at kitchen. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator stated that door was open for rush time. Operator placed products inside walk on cooler for rapid cooling.
- [38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed throughout kitchen area.
- [53B-13-5] 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. Observed Antero, Erisbel, Fara, Juan all hired for more than 60 days.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
- [36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed over dry storage across walk in cooler.
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PINCH KITCHEN looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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