LUCCIA PIZZERIA
LUCCIA PIZZERIA maintains a 2.9/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in MIAMI. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 7 reports on file
8755 SW 72 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/3/2026· 1w ago
Inspection #: 3662979
Call Back - Extension given, pending12/29/2025· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 13512628
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 1 int, 6 basic
- 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 across from cook line with ambient temperature 48F.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between prep tables at front counter.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel stored under cutting board at salad station. Repeat Violation
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. At standing reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 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 drink from water cup and then grab clean plate to prepare customer order without changing gloves and washing hands.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand sink at front counter relocated to other side of wall, dessert prep area being remodeled to panini/deli area. No plans submitted.
9/4/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10906504
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 4 basic
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of Parmesan cheese. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at salad station.
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed interior of reach in freezer with exposed insulation in kitchen. 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 pork sausage inside reach in cooler drawers across from cook line. Operator relocated products. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
2/21/2025· 1y ago
1 high, 1 int, 6 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 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 cellphone stored on prep table next to clean plates
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs Corrected On-Site
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in cooler doors with exposed insulation at pizza prep area
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled under prep table in kitchen
- 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 pork and beef sausage inside grill drawers. Operator relocated products. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in dish area. Operator provided paper towels Corrected On-Site
11/1/2024· 1y 4mo ago
1 high, 2 int, 4 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In front of the oven.
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper used as liner for food container with spring mix
- 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. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer guard soiled.
5/14/2024· 1y 10mo ago
Visit ID: 8616103
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 22-16-4:Basic - Observed two doors standing freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
2/20/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8348453
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed dumpster lid at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (305) 249-1043
Website: https://luciapizzeria.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(912 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Restaurant
Location
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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