APIZZA BROOKLYN
South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33133
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/13/2025
High Priority
6
Intermediate
8
Basic
14
Total
28
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in both bathrooms; not self closing. **Warning**
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in both unisex restrooms; no cover. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 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 employee cup on top of cheese in reach in next to entrance of kitchen. **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed plastic container broken on dish rack. **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream freezer in dining area. **Warning**
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in warewash area; between sink and wall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster on site; inspector provided via email and operator printed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink in warewash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in kitchen area. **Warning**
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish rack in kitchen area. **Warning**
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers in kitchen area. **Warning**
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar with no label in kitchen. **Warning**
- 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 in walk in cooler: tomato sauce cooked (58/60F - Cooling). As per operator, sauce was made day prior. **Warning**
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler: tomato sauce cooked (58/60F - Cooling). As per operator, sauce was made day prior. **Warning**
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come from outside entrance and being to put on gloves with no handwash. Inspector coached employee on handwashing when entering and leaving kitchen. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee taste dressing he was preparing, then continue process. Inspector coached employee about glove changing and handwashing when eating and preparing food. Employee changed gloves and continued work.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above mozzarella cheese. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to calibrate thermometer, inspector went over process with employees on site. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 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. Observed no form or kit on site; inspector provided via email and operator printed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed manager unable to calibrate thermometer, inspector went over process with employees on site. **Warning**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at kitchen entrance hand sink blocked by garbage and ladder. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored inside hand sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 02B-04-5:Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed house Caesar dressing made with egg yolk; not identified on menu. **Warning**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed burger and steak not identified as undercooked. **Warning**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry storage and dish racks. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2025 revealed 28 total violations (6 high priority, 8 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed inside unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between slicer and prep table. Employee removed the knife. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to triple sink.
- 03G-53-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed ROP raw beef inside freezer not properly time and date marked. As per operator for 24 hrs.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw pizza dough. Employee placed eggs at the bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by ladder and trash can. Employee removed the ladder. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge and utensils inside hand sink at front counter.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed for the standing reach in freezer at rear of kitchen, the bottom panel is missing/broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line containers of tomatoes and raw chicken not covered. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: At time of callback inspection observed at reach in cooler across from cook line container of tomatoes not covered. **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink at entrance of kitchen blocked by a ladder and trash can. Employee removed and made accessible. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: At time of callback inspection still observed hand sink blocked by ladder. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).