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PAYA

1700 ALTON RD, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

License #2336991

Quick take

PAYA in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80.1 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 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 14 total violations — 3 critical, 3 major, 8 minor.

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100%
Imported observations
14
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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
  • [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice. The chef removed it.
  • [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the dish machine. The chef brought towels.
  • [12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touch dirty dishes and then touched clean dishes without washing his hands.
  • [10-14-5] Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. Observed on the top of the ice machine. The chef inverted it.
  • [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • [08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over fruits and vegetables in the walk in cooler. The chef moved the eggs to the bottom shelf.
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C record

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