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BEN'S PIZZA

BEN'S PIZZA in MIAMI has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

7535 Southwest 88th Street
Miami, Florida, 33143
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13505895

  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10910067

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no license posted. 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 phone charging on back prep table. Observed phone on front counter across cooler. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no inspection posted. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at pizza prep area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket. Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 3.01 KG can of pineapple tidbits by Monarch; dent at lisp. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flies at front counter; landing on croissant sandwich and sub. Warning
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed 2 live flies at front counter; landing on croissant sandwiches and subs. Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker. 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; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificate on site. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no certificates on site for any employees; Victor and Paulina. Warning
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food rack. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 11/19/2024

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 6/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8596077

  • 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**

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