PULCINELLA PIZZA AND PASTA
Based on 10 health inspections, PULCINELLA PIZZA AND PASTA in MIAMI has earned a 2.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 10 reports on file
13035 SW 112 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/7/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13628085
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
2/6/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13627299
Facility Temporarily Closed1 high, 1 basic
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches inside reach in cooler in front of walk in cooler at kitchen area. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches at mixer area in kitchen. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches behind reach in freezer. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches behind front counter. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches behind reach in cooler at pizza station. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on floor at back storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: Observed approximately 3 dead roaches at pizza station. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches behind reach in freezer. Observed approximately 7 dead roaches behind cooking equipment at kitchen. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches at storage area. Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 5 live roaches crawling behind cooking equipment at hot line. Observed approximately 5 live roaches crawling under triple sink at kitchen. Observed approximately 4 live roaches crawling inside triple sink. Observed approximately 6 live roaches crawling on floor at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: Observed 3 live roaches behind cooking equipment. Observed 2 live roaches at dry storage. Admin Complaint
2/5/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13499118
Facility Temporarily Closed5 high, 2 int, 5 basic
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed three commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon in reach in cooler across from dish machine. Operator discarded Salmon. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches inside reach in cooler in front of walk in cooler at kitchen area. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches at mixer area in kitchen. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches behind reach in freezer. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches behind front counter. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches behind reach in cooler at pizza station. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on floor at back storage. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal bottle on prep table at kitchen. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at kitchen area. Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water in hand wash sink at kitchen entrance. Operator unclogged the hand sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed in dry storage area in back storage area. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cooked pasta inside walk in cooler. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 5 live roaches crawling behind cooking equipment at hot line. Observed approximately 5 live roaches crawling under triple sink at kitchen. Observed approximately 4 live roaches crawling inside triple sink. Observed approximately 6 live roaches crawling on floor at kitchen area. Warning
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 20 roach droppings on soap dispenser on wall behind triple sink at kitchen area. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed three commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon in reach in cooler across from dish machine. Operator discarded Salmon. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in hand wash sink at entrance of kitchen area. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at entrance of kitchen. Employee refilled soap dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning
9/10/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 13498941
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled over prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Still observed. **Time Extended**
8/20/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10896301
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high, 4 basic
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 salmon still inside package for more than a day inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded the salmon. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 89F on stove. Operator discarded the water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under blue cutting board across cook line. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled over prep area. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Observed salmon (47F - Cold Holding); fish (46F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than a day. Observed mushroom sauce (47F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for more than a day. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon (47F - Cold Holding); fish (46F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than a day. Observed mushroom sauce (47F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for more than a day. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (120F - Hot Holding) in steam table across cook line. Operator turned up heat for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
3/20/2025· 11mo ago
1 high, 1 int, 3 basic
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 1 tongs hanging from oven door handle at kitchen. Operator removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 90 next to stove. Operator placed utensils on stove to reheat the water. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed across cook line.
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed front Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator diluted with water, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
- 16-59-1:Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
1/6/2025· 1y 2mo ago
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
11/21/2024· 1y 3mo ago
1 int, 1 basic
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on mini oven door handle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 training available for employees Adam W, Stanyali F hired more than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: At time of callback inspection observed no employee training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: At time of callback inspection observed no employee training. **Time Extended**
11/14/2024· 1y 3mo ago
2 high, 2 int, 1 basic
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on mini oven door handle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised to set up and utilize three compartment sink until repaired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: At time of callback inspection observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator awaiting technician. Advised to continue using three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen prep table, garlic in oil (53F - Cold Holding). As per cook for about 45 minutes. Cooked placed onto ice to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: At time of callback inspection observed garlic in oil (48F - Cold Holding). **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at kitchen hand sink used as dump sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 training available for employees Adam W, Stanyali F hired more than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: At time of callback inspection observed no employee training. **Time Extended**
11/7/2024· 1y 4mo ago
2 high, 3 int, 2 basic
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on mini oven door handle. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised to set up and utilize three compartment sink until repaired. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen prep table, garlic in oil (53F - Cold Holding). As per cook for about 45 minutes. Cooked placed onto ice to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at kitchen hand sink used as dump sink. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. 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 training available for employees Adam W, Stanyali F hired more than 60 days. Warning
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Contact Information
Phone: (786) 542-5802
Website: https://pulcinellapizzaandpasta.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(174 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday:12:00 – 10:30 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 10:30 PM
Sunday:1:00 – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Meal Takeaway
✓ 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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