BEN'S PIZZA
7535 Southwest 88th Street
Miami, Florida, 33143
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of bread stored on walk in cooler floor.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed four dented peeled tomatoes sauce.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside warmer soiled.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit onsite.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on back area hand washing sink. Employee provided paper towels . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container inside marinara sauce container at pizza station. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 4 cases of bottled water stored on walk in cooler floor. Employee placed cases on shelves. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour inside plastic containers without label at prep area. Operator labeled product. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed windex on prep table. Operator removed the windex. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to pizza station.
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 6/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured Observed CO tank unsecured next to rack in the rear.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit.
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout cracks at kitchen prep area.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a gap/hole at two light switches above prep table by WIC.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed not choking poster available. Choking poster provided it. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/20/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).