PINCH KITCHEN

Name: PINCH KITCHEN
Address: 8601 BISCAYNE BLVD, MIAMI, FL, 33138, US
Rating: 81.1

8601 BISCAYNE BLVD, MIAMI, FL 33138

License #2332577

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81.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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PINCH KITCHEN in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 1 critical, 5 major, 15 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 7, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 2 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[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.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed throughout kitchen area.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar.
[14-18-4] Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Observed 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.
[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.
[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.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at walk in cooler not date marked. As per manager opened two days prior. Manager dated.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above dry storage by office,ware washing area and storage.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees bags and phone stored over flour containers by dry storage. Employee removed.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled at storage area. Manager labeled.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door exit by ware washing area.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink cup stored near clean plates at prep table across cook line. Manager removed.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceilings soiled by kitchen , ware washing area, storage area and prep area.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee food stored at reach in cooler not segregated for customers by coffee station. Manager removed.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored properly.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at salad station torn.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by coffee station. Observed sandwich press heavily soiled with grease by kitchen near steam table.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed under hand sink at bar area.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Micheal Josep expired 08-25-2025.

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