LA PIZZA 1789
5840 SW 71 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a large black bag with bread at reach in freezer.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pasta in walk in cooler
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken strips (50F – Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (51F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler in the pizza station. As per operator for about 30 minutes. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a gallon of Clorox stored next to rice on the shelf under the stove in kitchen area Operator relocated the container to another shelf **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in the preparation sink in the kitchen area.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a can opener soiled. Operator moved the equipment to dishwasher area **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in pizza station blocked by large plastic container. Operator moved the container. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 five employees present no food manager on duty. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tomato sauce and tuna not properly date marked. As per operator from 2 days ago. Operator was informed that they need to date mark the products.
Basic 13
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup without handle inside of cheese at reach in cooler. Operator removed the cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with dust and grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a green cutting board that has cut marks that are no longer cleanable.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an iPhone on preparation station in the pizza station. Employee removed the iPhone from the area. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while preparing food.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door in disrepair and the gasket is torn.
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of Alfredo sauce and box of milk stored on the floor in walk in cooler.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife in between reach in cooler and preparation table in pizza station. Operator removed the knife . **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 80F. Operator discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing and electrical wiring hanging down from light fixture at dishwasher area in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:50 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.