PINA'S PIZZA
12041 SW 117 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 1/28/2025
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at front counter. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of 2 litter soda stored on floor at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of 2 litter soda stored on floor at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler drawers soiled at cook line. Employee started to clean. Observed hood filters soiled. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/10/2025
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls inside spices container at dry storage. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at front counter. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of 2 litter soda stored on floor at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table next to walk in cooler. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler drawers soiled at cook line. Employee started to clean. Observed hood filters soiled. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water inside reach on cooler at pizza station. Operator removed the water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at pizza station. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at Pizza station: sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut meatballs (48F - Cold Holding); fresh Mozarella (46F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator for 4 hrs. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Pizza station: sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut meatballs (48F - Cold Holding); fresh Mozarella (46F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator for 4 hrs. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
Inspection Date: 10/23/2024
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with holes above three compartment sink and next to walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with holes above three compartment sink and next to walk in cooler. Warning **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler. Warning **Time Extended**
- 36-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed floor and wall junction broken at wall next to three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed floor and wall junction broken at wall next to three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two oil containers stored on floor at the back of the establishment. Operator picked up the containers. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed two oil containers stored on floor at the back of the establishment. **Time Extended**
- 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed interior of white reach in freezer lid in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed interior of white reach in freezer lid in disrepair. **Time Extended**
- 36-52-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed shelves soiled at dishwasher area, in front and next to three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed shelves soiled at dishwasher area, in front and next to three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning **Time Extended**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 beef at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the products, raw chicken bottom/raw beef up. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at walk in cooler. The operator relocated the products. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed can opener soiled. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tomatoes sauce not properly date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator was made 24 hours ago. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed tomatoes sauce not properly date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator was made two days ago. **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not labeled under three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed degreaser spray bottle not labeled under three compartment sink. Warning **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/23/2024
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup without handle stored on the Parmesan cheese at reach in cooler drawer. The single service cup was removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with holes above three compartment sink and next to walk in cooler. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler. Warning
- 36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed floor and wall junction broken at wall next to three compartment sink. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two oil containers stored on floor at the back of the establishment. Operator picked up the containers. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored between preparation table and steam table. Operator moved the knives to be cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in use wet wiping under pizza board at pizza station. Operator removed the towel. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed interior of white reach in freezer lid in disrepair. Warning
- 36-52-4:Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers not stored inverted at shelf under preparation table pizza station. Manager inverted the single service containers. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed shelves soiled at dishwasher area, in front and next to three compartment sink. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee touching the cheese pizza with bare hands. Employee was coached that the ready to eat food can not be touched with be hand. Operator put on gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over milk mix and next to cheese at drawers reach in cooler. Operator relocated the products. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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 beef at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the products, raw chicken bottom/raw beef up. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (56 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table front counter. As per operator for one hour. Operator moved the product to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed person in charge Henry Olivar no proof of manager certification. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located front counter. Operator provided the paper towel. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed one new employee no proof of food employee reporting agreement. The food employee reporting agreement was sent it by email. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tomatoes sauce not properly date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator was made 24 hours ago. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not labeled under three compartment sink. Warning
Inspection Date: 2/14/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8447937
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed for the parmesan cheese located in the drawer reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the prep counter. Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Operator renewed license online during the inspection, printed copy of renewed license. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken fingers stored above cooked lasagna located in the standing reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site
- 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 above raw philly steak located in the walk-in cooler.
Inspection Date: 7/18/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8340865
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed for the walk-in cooler, chest freezer.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the prep area.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed in the prep area. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the backdoor. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in the walk-in cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs containing cooking oil , plastic bottled sodas stored on the floor of the prep area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest unit.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on the prep table by the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed for the chest freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,drawer units. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the pizza station unit.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the 3 compartment sink,garbage bin, by the prep counter.
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw breaded chicken breast stored above philly steak located in the reach in freezer by the back door.
- 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. As per operator got misplaced,provided form for time as a method of control for food safety, Corrected On-Site
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Contact Information
Phone: (305) 254-3333
Website: https://pinaspizzamiami.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(448 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
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Lunch
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Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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