VERA PIZZA AND CUCINA
1653 North Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33136
Wynwood
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All kitchen coolers.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
7
Basic
13
Total
21
Inspection Details:
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, next to mixer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled top surfaces of kitchen oven.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen lamb, standing water.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink block by garage can next to ice equipment.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Corrected On-Site
- 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.
- 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
- 51-04-4:No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/22/2024 revealed 21 total violations (0 high priority, 7 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Kitchen prep sink.
- 16-04-4:Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pepperoni at 48 f employee place pepperoni inside RIC. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/22/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 16-04-4:Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/22/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).