MIAMI PIZZA CO

5833 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Florida, 33146
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/22/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoop in standing water at 78F.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the prep table at cook line fresh garlic in oil (67F - Cold Holding), as per operator for less than 2 hours. Employee placed item in ice to rapidly cool down product. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Obviously a blending cup stored in the hand wash sink at front counter, operator removed it on site. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.

Inspection Date: 10/11/2024

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven door handle soiled.
  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape device stored on preparation table at cook line and over storage shelf above prep table at cook line. Instructed manager to remove devices. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both oven at cook line.
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In dry storage area observed wooden shelves surface not sealed.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese pizza at cheese pizza (100 F - Hot Holding), on flat grill, as per manager less than 30 minutes out of temperature. Instructed employee to reheat pizza.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen meat lasagna date marked, as per operator prepared about 5 days ago. Coached manager on how to tracking/marking frozen food. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 5/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8621641

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of the inspection observed employee Maylen Lopez with no proof of training. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: At the time of the inspection observed employee Maylen Lopez with no proof of training. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 3/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8546751

  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 2/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8547282

  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed lettuce at reach in cooler preparation area inside of thank you bags. Manager removed lettuce from thank you bags. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Aracelys Salguero manager with no proof. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of the inspection observed employee Maylen Lopez with no proof of training. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and cooked pork at reach in cooler across from cook like for more than 24 hour with no label.
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed trash cans in front of exit door. Manager removed trash cans. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8385901

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing at room temperature in warewashing sink.
  • 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.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pizza racks stored blocking ware washing area hand sink.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 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.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment holds cheese pizza slices under time, no written procedures available. Printed and Provided procedures to operator.