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CASOLA'S PIZZERIA AND SUB SHOP

2437 SW 17 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33145

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 16, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3575767
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10743937
DBPR license2317313

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#13High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pasta reach in cooler by the office: cooked spaghetti (47F – Cold Holding); cooked lasagna (49F – Cold Holding); cooked ziti (46F – Cold Holding). As per operator. Stored inside the reach in cooler over night. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spaghetti reach in cooler by the office: cooked spaghetti (47F – Cold Holding); cooked lasagna (49F – Cold Holding); cooked ziti (46F – Cold Holding). As per operator. Stored inside the reach in cooler over night. Operator discarded the food during the inspection. sandwich station: chicken salad (49F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F – Cold Holding); sliced turkey (51F – Cold Holding); as per operator, placed inside the reach in cooler 1 hour before the inspection. Observed the operator place all food on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.

#16Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Basic 12

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Pasta walk in cooler.

#2Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. New prep area: clean trays stored on the floor. Observed employee take all trays to the three compartment sink to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Kitchen, reach in cooler in the spaghetti area and the reach in cooler with the tuna/chicken salad. Observed 2 reach in coolers at cook line at 46F and 47F.

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Multiple pans on a shelf in the warehouse wash area . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#5Basic14-25-5

Basic – Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Dry storage area by the office: ply-wood used on the shelves with containers of peppers and cups with toppings. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in all walk in coolers, drains, and underneath equipment.

#7Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in the new prep area: large pot with tomato sauce stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves and top of equipments in the entire establishment soiled with grease and food debris.. Walk in cooler by the three compartment sink: fan covers soiled. Gaskets on the on all reach in coolers and walk in coolers soiled.

#10Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers inside the kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen and inside the walk in coolers.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.