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PIOLA RESTAURANT

1950 NW 87 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/22/2025

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two tank of CO not properly secured, manager secured tanks. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. O at preparation table salad station.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed washed/sanitized working containers not air dried at rack next to 3 compartment sink.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler door hinge in disrepair at unit across from cooking stove. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at unit under slicing machine.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at unit across from cooking stove. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table next to salad station.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Obviously steel wool and towel stored at handwashing sink next to pizza oven.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine and not test kit available. Manager provided a new test kit. Corrected On-Site
  • 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/ Manager arrived while conducting the routine inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/31/2024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/28/2024

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door hinge in disrepair at front line preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed reach in cooler door hinge in disrepair at front line preparation area. **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter installed at mop sink and not vacuum breakers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter installed at mop sink and not vacuum breakers. **Time Extended**
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serving raw beef carpaccio and raw smoked salmon not identified and link to consumer advisory. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed establishment serving raw beef carpaccio and raw smoked salmon not identified and link to consumer advisory. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/27/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed several scoops with not handle all throughout working units at front counter and cooking area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door hinge in disrepair at front line preparation area. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with sugar in a container at bar area. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler unit under preparation table front counter. Warning
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed a bottle of simple syrup stored in ice bin at bar area used to serve customers drinks. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef sr walking cooler. Manager relocated the products correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a bottle of simple syrup stored in ice bin at bar area used to serve customers drinks. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (45F - Cold Holding), cooked shredded chicken (53F - Cold Holding); cut ham (55F-58) as per operator all products were in the units for more than 24 hours the least. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (45F - Cold Holding), cooked shredded chicken (53F - Cold Holding); cut ham (55F-58) as per manager all products were in the units for more than 24 hours the least. Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter installed at mop sink and not vacuum breakers. Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serving raw beef carpaccio and raw smoked salmon not identified and link to consumer advisory. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8555753

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine near back dry storage area soiled with black mold like substance. Warning
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine exterior soiled. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop inside shredded cheese container at the cook line. Observed bowl used as a scoop inside seasonings container in back dry storage area. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in back dry storage area soiled. Observed ceiling tiles at the cook line soiled. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards near reach in cooler located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed six sets of tongs on oven door handle at cook line. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on six plastic containers at dry rack area. Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust at pizza prep station. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in quaternary sanitizing solution. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing oil and working containers of salt, pepper, and seasonings with no label at the cook line. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade located near dish washing area soiled. Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon under menu item "Toscanini" not marked as a raw item on menu under the consumer advisory. Salmon is Cold Smoked. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired quaternary chemical test kit for three compartment sink on 5/20. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for dish machine. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle near dish washing area with no label. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8555484

  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in back area dry storage a container of sugar not labeled. Observed at front of kitchen preparation area containers of flour, corn meal, sugar and almond flour not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed at front of kitchen preparation area containers of flour, corn meal, sugar and almond flour not labeled. **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment does not carry correct testing kit (chlorine) for dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed establishment does not carry correct testing kit (chlorine) for dish machine. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8371054

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at kitchen area. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food observed in small sugar container at preparation area of kitchen. Chef removed deli cup from sugar container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in back area dry storage a container of sugar not labeled. Observed at front of kitchen preparation area containers of flour, corn meal, sugar and almond flour not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at kitchen dish machine, no chlorine sanitizer available due to empty container. Manager replaced empty container with new container of chlorine sanitizer (50 ppm) Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over prepared container of tiramisu. Observed container of shelled eggs stored over boxes of milk and creamer packages. Manager removed items and stored in correct order. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (45F - Cold Holding) pizza preparation area less than 4 hours. Chef placed shrimp into reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on menu under Toscanini Salad not marked with asterisk under the consumer advisory. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment does not carry correct testing kit (chlorine) for dish machine. 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. Manager provide employee reporting forms but no proof of forms signed by employees. Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training expired for all employees on October 1, 2023. Warning

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(1,951 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Meal Delivery
✓ Meal Takeaway
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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