PICCOLA PIZZERIA
2600 NW 87 AVE STE 26
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/dusted AC vents at kitchen preparation area and ware washing area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil stored in the floor, staff moved container to a rack. Corrected On-Site
- 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed bag of ground pork thawing at room temperature at prep sink, product at 41°F. Staff moved the product into reach-in cooler till further processing. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at standing reach-in cooler.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several unlabeled sauce containers at prep table in the kitchen.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink by dishwasher machine blocked by mop cart.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed not soap at handwashing sink next to dishwasher machine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/27/2025 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC returns soiled all throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: AC returns soiled all throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/4/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with not handle inside blue cheese at reach in cooler at cooking line. Staff removed the container. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC returns soiled all throughout kitchen area. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cooking utensils stored not inverted at preparation table at kitchen line. Staff removed and placed utensils handle first. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna steaks thawed in commercially ROP bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen. Staff removed tuna steaks from ROP bags, as per chef product has been thawed from the previous day. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored next to clean serving plates at preparation table at kitchen area. Staff removed the phone. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two person at cooking line engaged in food preparation and not hair restraint. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of flour and cooking oil container stored on the floor at dry storage area. Staff placed food back in the racks. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dishwasher machine at 0PPM. Instructed staff to set up three compartment sink for proper sanitation. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over cleaned vegetable and ready to eat sauces. Staff removed and placed eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tuna steaks thawed in commercially ROP bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen. Staff removed tuna steaks from ROP bags, as per chef product has been thawed from the previous day. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine warewashing machine and not test strip available, also not test kit available for quad sanitizer at three compartment sink. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink next to dishwashing machine. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above reach in cooler by preparation area in disrepair.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door at cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in coolers located across from cook line soiled.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service aluminum containers not inverted stored above preparation table.
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining onto floor, from ceiling tile by preparation are kitchen.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1st,2023. Owner payed license while conducting inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/22/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/22/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/15/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled green like substance inside ice machine located at coffee station. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner located under kitchen prep table next to reach in cooler. Observed pan and pots under preparation area near three compartment sink. Employee inverted . Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed ROP raw tuna fish no longer frozen, stored at reach in cooler inside kitchen. Employee cut open bags. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil stored on floor at dry storage closet, next to kitchen microwaves. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located at coffee espresso station. Employee removed ice handle from ice. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses located on oven door handle at kitchen area. Employee removed tongs from oven. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 76F next to kitchen mixer. Employee discard water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons stored upright, not presented handle first, located on shelving near pizza station. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic to go containers on to of prep table. Employee inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold-like substance on wall behind three compartment sink. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with oil ,vinegar and Nutella located inside kitchen. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6+ live fruit flies on single service boxes of cup lids and to-go bags, stored on shelves above kitchen mixer and scale. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a box of surface floor cleaner stored on top of reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee removed chemicals from kitchen prep area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4: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. Discussed with employee and provided handouts. Printed and provided to employee. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed paper towel, handwash sign, soap and pipes were a handwash sink was located before, between dishwasher machine and mop sink. Handwash sink is needed at ware washing area. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection. Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Discussed with employee and provided printed form. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/15/2023 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (786) 733-8131
Website: http://www.piccolapizzeria.us/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(790 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:11:30 AM – 10:45 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM – 10:45 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM – 10:45 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM – 10:45 PM
Friday:11:30 AM – 11:45 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM – 11:45 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 10:45 PM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025