FARANDULA PIZZA AND RESTAURANT
2846 Palm Avenue
Hialeah, Florida, 33010
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, throughout the kitchen areas.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use several tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation area.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed flan not covered inside reach in cooler, located at front counter.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink water pipe leaking water, located at cooking line.
- 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 dishwasher machine Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). During the inspection employee set up the Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut water melon stored in thank you bags at chest freezer, located at pizza station.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temp. Observed raw chicken and raw beef were stored together in the same container within the drawer reach-in cooler, located at cooking line. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee discard meat. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temp. Observed raw chicken and raw beef were stored together in the same container within the drawer reach-in cooler, located at cooking line. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee discard meat.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues inside the hand sink, located at cooking line.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located cooking line.
- 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 flan held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at reach in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 18 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By the three compartment sink.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at preparation area.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at preparation area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located behind the bar area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Still observed **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on kitchen ceiling. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees answered phone called and continued preparing customers order. Instructed operator regarding hand washing procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: At the time of callback inspection observed employees touched cell phone, earphones then start preparing pizza, operator changed gloves. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on hand sink located in preparation room. Operator placed paper towels during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Still observed **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning
- 24-24-4:Basic - Clean pizza boxes stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under kitchen equipment. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed 4 door reach in cooler with rusted shelves at the waiter station. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken, raw beef thawing inside three compartment sink at room temperature Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By dishwasher machine. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 flies flying above hand sink next to ice machine. Observed 8+ at dishwasher area. Warning
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less, for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed windex spray next to uncovered salt, clean to go container located on preparation table. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
9
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees bathroom. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside beans container, operator removed it. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on kitchen ceiling. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken, raw beef stored inside walk in freezer, observed also cases of lemon on walk in cooler floor Warning
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand wash sink located at the bar station. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees answered phone called and continued preparing customers order. Instructed operator regarding hand washing procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (66°F - Cold Holding) garlic mixture (76°F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed inside cold holding equipment. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with windex disinfectant next to sliced onions in the kitchen area. 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. Emailed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event, during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty spoon inside hand wash sink. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Luis Manuel with more than 2 months of hired. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on hand sink located in preparation room. Operator placed paper towels during 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. Emailed employees agreement form to operator during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap inside employees bathroom. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2023 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 9 basic).