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PIOLA

11421 S DIXIE HWY · PINECREST · Dade County · FL 33156

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3574627
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10739809
DBPR license2334096

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority2 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 7

#16High Priority03D-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.

#17High Priority01B-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.

Stop Sale
#18High Priority22-49-4

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**

Corrective Action Taken
#19High Priority08B-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.

Stop Sale
#20High Priority08A-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**

Corrected On-Site
#21High Priority01B-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.

Stop Sale
#22High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multipurpose cleaner stored above to go boxes.

Intermediate 2

#23Intermediate22-31-4

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.

#24Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in pizza prep area.

Basic 15

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to mop sink.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on vents in kitchen area.

#4Basic40-06-5

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**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler next to cook line no longer working.

#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed under pizza oven broken tiles on wall.

#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on dry food rack at 70F.

#8Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing plug at dumpster.

#9Basic23-03-4

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.

#10Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish racks.

#11Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid of dumpster in garbage area.

#12Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.

#13Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep table across warewash.

#14Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area.

#15Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on shelves in walk in cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.