IL PIZZAIOLO

IL PIZZAIOLO has 2 health inspections on file for its MIAMI BEACH location, with an overall rating of 1.0/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

1403 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10892222

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor by the back door. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The bartender inverted it. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a water temperature of 81°F. The chef discarded the water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The cook removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open can of soda in the cooler by the back door. The chef discarded the can. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two plastic squeeze bottles with liquids not labeled. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. Warning
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation area. Observed the establishment added an ice machine to the outside storage area. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container with utensils in it inside the hand washing sink by the back door. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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 the dish machine uses chlorine and the establishment has quaternary test strips. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the establishment added an ice machine to the outside storage room without a hand washing sink. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The manager brought soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 2/20/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. The chef had it cleaned. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed a package of tuna in the walk-in cooler with an internal temperature of 42° F. The chef discarded it. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. The chef put it on a shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The bar tender inverted the scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. The chef put a pan on one side of the hood. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook cutting a tomato with his bare hand. The chef told him to put on gloves and the cook did but didn't wash his hands.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in the walk-in cooler in the back room behind the kitchen. The cook put the beef on the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed a package of tuna in the walk-in cooler with an internal temperature of 42° F. The chef discarded it.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the hand washing sink at the kitchen entrance.
  • 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.

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Google Rating

★★★★★ (5.0/5)
(1,362 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:12:00 – 11:45 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 11:45 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 11:45 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 11:45 PM
Friday:12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Saturday:12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Sunday:12:00 – 11:45 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Meal Delivery
✓ 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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