ROTELLI'S PIZZA & PASTA

11401 NW 12TH STREET # E 500, MIAMI 33172

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 3/10/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6

Inspection Details:

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: At time of callback inspection observed /ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line preparation table. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: At time of callback in observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line preparation table. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: At time of callback inspection Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on the soiled gaskets at most of cooling units at coo line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: At time of callback inspection not observed on the soiled gaskets at most of cooling units at coo line. **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: At time of callback inspection observed several squeeze bottles not labeled. **Time Extended**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: At time of callback inspection observed Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Time Extended**
Health Inspector (2025-03-10)
2025-03-10
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 3/7/2025

High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
20

Inspection Details:

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above entrance of walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed serving plates stored not inverted at rack at kitchen cooking line. **Repeat Violation**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside walk-in collet/freezer.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on the soiled gaskets at most of cooling units at coo line.
  • 29-07-5:Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed hot/cold water faucet at handwashing sink inverted.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on the above mop sink area.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles not labeled.
  • 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 chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine at 0ppm.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ready to eat bread stored inside non food grade plastic bag at pizza station. Staff removed the bread from the bag. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pico de gallo (55F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (58F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding), as per chef prepared since yesterday.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (55F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (58F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding), as per chef prepared since yesterday.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener bladed soiled.
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers several meat cut to order and not linked to the consumer advisory in the menu. Staff corrected and linked the menu item to consumer advisory.
Health Inspector (2025-03-07)
2025-03-07
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2025 revealed 20 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).

Inspection on 2/14/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5

Inspection Details:

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damaged ceiling tiles at hall dry goods storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **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 soiled/dusted tile ceilings, AC vents and AC returns all throughout kitchen preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at corner of 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout kitchen preparation tables. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind mop sink area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
Health Inspector (2025-02-14)
2025-02-14
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 1/6/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
12

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a moldy/slimy substance at ice machine/bin - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damaged ceiling tiles at hall dry goods storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **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 soiled/dusted tile ceilings, AC vents and AC returns all throughout kitchen preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
  • 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed serving plates stored not inverted at rack at kitchen cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
  • 24-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed serving/cooking utensils stored inside dirty container. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at corner of 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout kitchen preparation tables. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind mop sink area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 the only certified food manager Said Jeromimo Sabonge 03/28/2019 expired, not other certified food manager onsite. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues at both handwashing sink at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Jose leal with an expired food manager certificate. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at handwashing sink next to dishwasher machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
Health Inspector (2025-01-06)
2025-01-06
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/6/2025 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).

Inspection on 11/5/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
14

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a moldy/slimy substance at ice machine/bin
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damaged ceiling tiles at hall dry goods storage area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/dusted tile ceilings, AC vents and AC returns all throughout kitchen preparation area.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed serving plates stored not inverted at rack at kitchen cooking line.
  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed serving/cooking utensils stored inside dirty container.
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at corner of 3 compartment sink.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout kitchen preparation tables.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed trays of seafood stored on the floor at walk in cooler. Chef relocated items to racks **Corrected On-Site**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of several sauces prepared more than 24 hours not covered at walk in cooler.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind mop sink area.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 the only certified food manager Said Jeromimo Sabonge 03/28/2019 expired, not other certified food manager onsite.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues at both handwashing sink at kitchen area.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Jose leal with an expired food manager certificate.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at handwashing sink next to dishwasher machine.
Health Inspector (2024-11-05)
2024-11-05
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).