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MOZZICO

Food safety records indicate MOZZICO in MIAMI BEACH has 5 inspections with a 3.0/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1616 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13454153

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and door soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and door soiled. Warning **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a water filter installed on the hand washing sink at the front counter. As per the manager it used for tap water for drinks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a water filter installed on the hand washing sink at the front counter. As per the manager it used for tap water for drinks. Warning **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10926853

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and door soiled. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the dish machine that uses chlorine to sanitize at 0.00 ppms. The manager set up the triple sink and called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread in a shopping bag. The cook removed it and put it in a plastic container. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (53F - Cold Holding). As per the manager those items were placed in the between 1 to 2 hours. The manager lower the temperature of the unit. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a water filter installed on the hand washing sink at the front counter. As per the manager it used for tap water for drinks. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the cook line. The manager brought towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the cook line. The manager brought soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets soiled on the reach in cooler under the cook top. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets soiled on the reach in cooler under the cook top. Warning **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/31/2024

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of orange soda on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in cooler at the front counter. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed across from the cook top. The manager put up the sign. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets soiled on the reach in cooler under the cook top. Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed across from the cook top. The manager brought soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handler certification has expired Vincenzo and Victoria. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8511316

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both restrooms on the ground floor and the one upstairs.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler with a broken door.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a few cracked tiles upstairs.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed four holes one the wall by the preparation reach in cooler.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at the cook line.
  • 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 a ice machine where a double sink was located in the back of the restaurant. Observed a pizza preparation cooler at the front counter that was originally a POS terminal. The POS terminal is now located where espresso machine was located. The espresso machine has been removed.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.9/5)
(192 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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