STEVE'S PIZZA
18063 South Dixie Highway
Miami, Florida, 33157
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/31/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled with debris Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at kitchen area next to kitchen entrance in poor repair.
- 42-02-4:Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop sink in kitchen area obstructed with brooms and dust pan
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed missing address and production date on self service packages of keylime pie at front counter. Coached operator on correct information needed on labels. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing sink located at server area across from men's room no sign. Provided operator with handwashing sign and operator placed sign at handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 (122F - Hot Holding) at steam table located at cook line. As per employee less than one hour. Employee reheated to 165. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink located at server area across from men's room no paper towels. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink located at server area across from men's room no soap. Repeat Violation
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted located in kitchen area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees in the kitchen area without hair restraints during food preparation.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at walk-in cooler in disrepair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket next to cook line in disrepair.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup located in walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at the front of the store.
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed missing address and production date on self service packages of keylime pie at front counter. Coached operator on correct information needed on labels. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler located next to cook line.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to walk in freezer. Observed in front of men's bathroom.
- 36-52-4:Basic - Shelves attached to walls not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed wooden shelf attached to wall over reach in cooler at preparation area.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves located next to walk-in freezer.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at faucet located on the wall behind cook line missing bibb.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wood board resting on handwashing sink located in front of men's room.
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed in front of men's room.
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed in front of men's room.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2024 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation* **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/8/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook was wearing a watch while preparing food. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a jar with utensils in standing water @ 80F at the front counter. Warning
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed different desserts stored on the main hall. Operator removed the desserts. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. Warning
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. As per operator landlord is working on this issue. The entire shopping center has the same smell. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (57 F - Cold Holding); pepperoni (67 F - Cold Holding); cheese (65 F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (50 F - Cold Holding); sausages (57 F - Cold Holding); garlic with oil (67 F - Cold Holding)as per operator food were left outside at the counter for less than 2 hours. Employee placed food inside the re h in cooler. Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed 3 whole pizzas no time marked. Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cheesecake, chocolate cakes, key lime pie and carrot cakes not date marked and not having the minimal label information required y law. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper at the front counter. *Repeat Violation** Repeat Violation 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 cooked pasta inside the walk-in cooler not date marked as per employee it was cooked 2 days ago. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/8/2023 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in freezer door handle.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in freezer
- 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. WC on preparation tables.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken over washed celery sticks.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).