DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

PIOLA

11421 South Dixie Highway
Miami, Florida, 33156
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/25/2025

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed exterior soiled; at callback. **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 dust accumulation on vents in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed dust accumulation on vents in kitchen area; at callback. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler next to cook line no longer working. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed reach in cooler next to cook line no longer working; at callback. **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed under pizza oven broken tiles on wall. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed under pizza oven broken tiles on wall; at callback. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice bin soiled with dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler in pizza area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed exterior of ice bin soiled with dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler in pizza area; at callback. **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish racks. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed on dry dish racks; at callback. **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed in multiple reach in coolers; at callback. **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed in kitchen area; at callback. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on shelves in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed on shelves in walk in cooler; at callback. **Time Extended**
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. Observed on racks above three compartment sink. Observed on dry food racks. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed on knife magnet. Observed on racks above three compartment sink. Observed on dry food racks; at callback. **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in pizza prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed in pizza prep area; at callback. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/17/2025

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to mop sink.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on vents in kitchen area.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed water cup stored on rack in kitchen above bread. Cup was thrown out during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler next to cook line no longer working.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed under pizza oven broken tiles on wall.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on dry food rack at 70F.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing plug at dumpster.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice bin soiled with dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler in pizza area.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish racks.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid of dumpster in garbage area.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep table across warewash.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on shelves in walk in cooler.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler: cooked spaghetti (51F - Cooling); cooked penne (48F - Cooling). As per cook; items were prepared day before.
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler: cooked spaghetti (51F - Cooling); cooked penne (48F - Cooling). As per cook; items were prepared day before.
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in kitchen chlorine dishmachine; 0 ppm. As per operator, sanitizer is coming in the following day. Inspector coached operator into using only three compartment sink until dishmachine is up and running. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottles of wine stored in ice at bar used for customers.
  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored inside same container as heavy cream. Operator moved shrimp to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed bottles of wine stored in ice at bar used for customers.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multipurpose cleaner stored above to go boxes.
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. Observed on racks above three compartment sink. Observed on dry food racks.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in pizza prep area.

Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at rear ice machine. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler, box of potatoes and sack of onions stored on floor.
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed on floor at bar area. Employee removed and stored on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar ice bin. Employee removed and stored in holder. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at front counter. Employee removed and stored on counter. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed disinfecting spray bottle stored on brim of ice bin at bar area. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink next to three compartment sink blocked by food containers.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at all handwashing sinks in kitchen and prep areas.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand sink.

Inspection Date: 4/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8574114

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted the license. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in the wall at pizza station.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 107°F. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At women's bathroom.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to food at preparation table. Operator relocated the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at the top of reach in cooler. Operator inverted the single service containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 machine at bar area Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). The bottle of sanitizer was empty.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over lasagna at walk-in cooler. Operator moved the raw salmon to the bottom part of the shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thermometer at reach in cooler pizza station not accurate at 5°F
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 12/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8364902

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching the cheese at reach in cooler.
  • 36-52-4:Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Two Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed ground beef (1:50 pm) (109 F - Cooling); Alfredo sauce (1:50 pm) (110 F - Cooling); ground beef (2:40 pm) (91 F - Cooling); Alfredo sauce (2:40pm) (92 F - Cooling). Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 117°F. Operator change the water at 154°F. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. Operator paid the license, validation number 238559322. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shells eggs at room temperature at pizza preparation table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the shells eggs to a reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At three compartment sink.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the product to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon not identified as raw on the menu. Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. One located next to reach in cooler with the slicer. One located at pizza station. Paper towel was provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 lasagna not properly date marked. As per operator was made it three days ago. Operator date marked the product. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter with date 08-01-22 more than one year behind ice machine.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(1,489 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Meal Delivery
✓ Meal Takeaway
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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