APIZZA BROOKLYN
9513 – 9515 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-02-5High 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: tomato sauce cooked (58/60F – Cooling). As per operator, sauce was made day prior. **Warning**
01B-36-5High 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: tomato sauce cooked (58/60F – Cooling). As per operator, sauce was made day prior. **Warning**
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come from outside entrance and being to put on gloves with no handwash. Inspector coached employee on handwashing when entering and leaving kitchen. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-05-4High Priority – Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee taste dressing he was preparing, then continue process. Inspector coached employee about glove changing and handwashing when eating and preparing food. Employee changed gloves and continued work.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above mozzarella cheese. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
Intermediate 8
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to calibrate thermometer, inspector went over process with employees on site. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Observed no form or kit on site; inspector provided via email and operator printed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-07-4Intermediate – Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed manager unable to calibrate thermometer, inspector went over process with employees on site. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at kitchen entrance hand sink blocked by garbage and ladder. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored inside hand sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-04-5Intermediate – Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed house Caesar dressing made with egg yolk; not identified on menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed burger and steak not identified as undercooked. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry storage and dish racks. **Warning**
Basic 14
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in both bathrooms; not self closing. **Warning**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in both unisex restrooms; no cover. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cup on top of cheese in reach in next to entrance of kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed plastic container broken on dish rack. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream freezer in dining area. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in warewash area; between sink and wall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster on site; inspector provided via email and operator printed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink in warewash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in kitchen area. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish rack in kitchen area. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar with no label in kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:45 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.