ROTELLI'S PIZZA & PASTA
11401 NW 12TH STREET # E 500, MIAMI 33172
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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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**
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.
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**
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**
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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
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 ice machine interior soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Observed ice machine interior soiled. **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 ceiling tiles located at the cook line soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Observed ceiling tiles located at the cook line soiled. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed three grooved cutting boards located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Observed three grooved cutting boards located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven next to cook line with soiled interior. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Observed oven next to cook line with soiled interior. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket located across cook line soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket located across cook line soiled. **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 2024-03-20: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of salt and pepper, squeeze bottle containing oil not labeled at the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Observed working containers of salt and pepper, squeeze bottle containing oil not labeled at the cook line. **Time Extended**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed establishment with some marked clam tags and some with none. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Observed establishment with some marked clam tags and some with none. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade located in back prep area soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Observed can opener blade located in back prep area 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. Observed chlorine chemical test kit expired 12/23 for three compartment sink and dish washing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Observed chlorine chemical test kit expired 12/23 for three compartment sink and dish washing machine. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles located at the cook line soiled. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed three grooved cutting boards located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed three boxes of raw chicken on floor inside walk in freezer. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven next to cook line with soiled interior. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket located across cook line soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth located on prep table / reach in cooler near cook line not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of salt and pepper, squeeze bottle containing oil not labeled at the cook line. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over bags of ice inside walk in freezer. Operator removed pork and placed items in correct order. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed corn (46F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) and chick peas (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near cook line. As per operator, products have been there since last night. Operator discarded items immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (46F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) and chick peas (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near cook line. As per operator, products have been there since last night. Operator discarded immediately. Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed establishment with some marked clam tags and some with none. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade located in back prep area soiled. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at bar area with metal container inside. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine chemical test kit expired 12/23 for three compartment sink and dish washing machine. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located in back prep area. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 11/3/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed hand sink soiled with accumulated debris. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed flour, and sugar containers in dry storage area stored uncovered.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Observed establishment is not consistently marking tags with last date served. Observed some tags marked.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed slicer blade soiled with accumulated old food debris.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in pasta prep area used as storage.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/3/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).