PIZZA RUSTICA
863 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
South Beach
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/16/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed marinara sauce not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plates not inverted at front counter.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut tomatoes not covered at walk in cooler.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Gasket in disrepair at reach in coolers throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container with rice not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by walk in cooler.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled by preparation area.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored at front counter and preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket with sanitizer inside handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/22/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceilings open rafters
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in cooler multiple food items on cardboard on the floor.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/22/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/14/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal containers not stored inverted at three compartment sink area.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large cutting board grooved at three compartment sink area. Repeat Violation
- 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets in disrepair.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout kitchen.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut tomatoes not covered at walk-in cooler.
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed pizzas, chicken wing, and potatoes at front counter. According to manager pizzas, chicken wings, and potatoes were placed 60 minutes ago. Operator added time marks at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Staff member did not know how to calibrate thermometer using the cold method. Coached him in correct procedure.
- 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. Provided person in charge with cleanup procedures.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed large cutting board at three compartment sink area soiled with mold-like substance.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris at bottom of hand washing sink at front counter.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 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. Provided person in charge with employee reporting agreements, they started signing it during inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 revealed 16 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 9 basic).
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Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(3,298 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Friday:11:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Meal Takeaway
✓ Meal Delivery
✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025