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TAURO PIZZA CORP

TAURO PIZZA CORP has 5 health inspections on file for its HIALEAH location, with an overall rating of 2.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

240 E 1 AVE STE 123

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10928828

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter. Employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in salt and bread crumbs containers at kitchen area. Operator removed at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup of water at prep table on top of prep table in front of stove. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees drinks and food not segregated from establishment food items inside reach in cooler next to dishwasher machine. Operator segregated and identified employees food. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 purse and bag on top of prep table next to sliced machine. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Employee stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoop inside standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed operator changing water. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwaves soiled next to employees bathroom and in front of office at kitchen area. Operator clean microwaves. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at standing reach in cooler next to employees bathroom.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar and milk powder at front counter with no label. Also observed sugar and salt container with no label at kitchen area. Operator identified containers at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of spaghetti sauce dented at can storage area. Operator segregated dented can. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk (68F - Cold Holding) at prep table next to rice cooker at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator started cooking preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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 Cooked Onions (126F - Hot Holding) on top of flat top at kitchen area. As per employee for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed it on the hottest spot of flat top to reheat it. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm) at kitchen area. Employee discarded and replaced with new solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50 ppm). Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at prep table in front of stove. Employee moved can opener blade to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator was unable to answered the right way to calibrate probe thermometer. Couched employee on proper procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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 lasagna on rack at walk in cooler no date marked. As per operator prepared for over 24 hours.

Inspection Date: 1/14/2025

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl stored inside container of black beans. During the inspection employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with ice cream stored in chest freezer located at front counter not covered.
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm). During the inspection employee added more chlorine Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/22/2024

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over water melons stored inside the walk in cooler. Operator removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8514816

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men bathroom.
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees bathroom.
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned metal container stored on the floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Customer bathroom.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of to go container and paper cups on the floor.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pasta (50/48F - Cooling), was cooked from the date before as per operator, located inside walk in cooler.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pasta (50/48F - Cooling), was cooked from the date before as per operator, located inside walk in cooler.
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked pasta stored inside deep plastic container. Observed cooked pasta (50/48F - Cooling), was cooked from the date before as per operator, located inside walk in cooler.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the employees bathroom.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name Reiner, Vanessa,Heidi,Jorge with more than 2 months of being hired.

Inspection Date: 10/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8509872

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employees bathroom.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At the cook line.
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned metal container storage on kitchen floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter soiled.
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to clean utensils. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pasta (41°F - Cold Holding); inside walk in cooler, operator properly covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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