PIZZERIA MONACO
With 6 inspections documented, PIZZERIA MONACO maintains a 2.9/5 food safety rating in HIALEAH. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file
5950 W 16 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/3/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13522928
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 4 int, 3 basic
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored ice scoop with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 25-18-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed single serve containers stored inside bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed chest freezer holding fruit pulp and empanadas on hallway next to bathrooms unsecured. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of preparation table at kitchen garlic butter (78F - Cold Holding), according to to employee placed out 2 hours ago. Employee put garlic butter inside reach in cooler for proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastics funnel inside hand sink at kitchen Operator removed funnel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed test strips used to measure PH on water.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathroom, no paper towels available. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bathroom hand sink.
9/17/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 10937846
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 3 int
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees no washing hands before put gloved on, handle money, put gloves on to serve food. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and glove use. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot and towels inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one certificate expired 05/22/2025 for Milaidis Blanco.
1/6/2025· 1y 2mo ago
1 int, 4 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice bucket ice scoop touching ice inside reach in freezer. Operator stored scoop properly. Corrected On-Site
- 25-18-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed SS boxes stored inside bathroom.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink, plastic handle inside sink. Operator discarded item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
8/2/2024· 1y 7mo ago
3 basic
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside ice cream freezer.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler pizza prep soiled. Also hood filters soiled.
2/20/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8459247
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 3 basic
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing rings and wrist watch while preparing food.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sack with flour stored on the kitchen floor.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container at kitchen no labeled with name. Employee kayaked flour container. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed package of wipes stored in hand washing sink. Employee removed item from inside hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
7/31/2023· 2y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8344371
Met Inspection Standards3 int, 3 basic
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in standing water inside metal container. Manager stored ice cream scoop in ice cream with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve cups stored on the floor. Em stored single serve cups six in ab the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed small chest freezer by restroom with ice cream container and fruit pulp bags no secured.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed paint stirring stick inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed item from in hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Employee provided paper towels Corrected On-Site
- 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 rice puddings prepared the day before no date labeled, Employee labeled rice puddings with preparation date. Corrected On-Site
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Phone: (786) 360-3922
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(78 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:12:00 – 9:00 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:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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