DIPAPAS ITALY

Food safety records indicate DIPAPAS ITALY in MIAMI has 7 inspections with a 3.1/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

9871 N KENDELL DR

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13498942

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men and women bathroom doors not self closing. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps at both back exterior doors. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10910955

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men and women bathroom doors not self closing.
  • 24-28-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean plates stored underneath paper towel dispenser at bar area.
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler with 57F ambient temperature at salad station. Advised operator to remove TCS items.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee lunch box on shelf next to ham inside walk in cooler
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps at both back exterior doors.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside container of flour with handle in contact with flour.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils inside standing water 54F at salad station. Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting g board at garlic bread prep station.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled at prep area near walk in cooler.
  • 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 step outside then enter kitchen and began to plate food without changing gloves and washing hands in between.
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee grab cellphone then continue to handle clean utensils without changing gloves or washing hands in between.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cracked raw shell eggs stored over capers inside flip top portion of reach in cooler at cook line. Observed raw calamari stored over cooked chicken wings inside walk in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at salad prep area, as per operator for two hours.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at prep table.
  • 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/. Observed 4+ employees working without certified food manager present. Repeat Violation
  • 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 proof of employee training for all employees.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing cleaner not labeled at coffee station.

Inspection Date: 4/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10784243

  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Observed 4+ employees working without certified food manager on duty. Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed 4+ employees working without certified food manager on duty. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/20/2025

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted under prep table near walk in cooler.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn next to cook line
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on pizza oven door handle
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza slicer stored inside standing water next to pizza ovens Repeat Violation
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in freezer with exposed insulation next to cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of cook line
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw calamari thawing inside sink next to walk in cooler. Operator took product to cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of pizza prep table.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over washed mushrooms inside reach in cooler. Operator relocated products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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 chicken stored over raw fish inside reach in cooler. Operator relocated products. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment preparing Caesar dressing with raw egg not marked as raw on the menu.
  • 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/ Observed 4+ employees working without certified food manager on duty. Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/13/2024

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza slicer inside of standing water next to pizza oven. Repeat Violation
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in freezer near cook line with insulation exposed on door.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand sink next to dish machine. Operator placed sign at sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at coffee station at bar. Operator labeled sugar. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over washed sliced mushrooms inside of reach in cooler on cook line. Operator relocated products for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand sink in bar area.

Inspection Date: 2/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8543418

  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In back kitchen.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil inside container of water, water temperature 67f.

Inspection Date: 11/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8379447

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, corrected, operator removed drink during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cutter stored in standing water.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Round to go tins and lids not in inverted, corrected, manager inverted items during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of milk held over 24 hrs not date marked.