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APIZZA BROOKLYN

9513 – 9515 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33156

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3608174
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10894685
DBPR license2331238

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate20 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical27 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#21High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vapor rub on cook line above clean plates. Operator placed in office. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#22High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found observed 7 live flies in kitchen outside of walk in; on dry food shelves and flour bag. Observed 3 live flies on cook line around stove. Observed 6 live flies where onions are stored in bucket. **Warning**

Warning
#23High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 4

#24Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#25Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on dry food racks. **Warning**

Warning
#26Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink stored with water next to ice bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#27Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on multiple shelves where dry food and dishes are held. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 20

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-34-5

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

Warning
#4Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in bathrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed lighter stored across cook line above cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed on dry food racks. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in kitchen under prep table and near warewash. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream freezer at front bar area where waiter station is. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between wall and triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed under cooler next to walk in. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#13Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink next to warewash. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. Observed exterior of equipment with dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Basic14-33-4

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer next to ice bin; multiple dishes with no cover. **Warning**

Warning
#18Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#19Basic14-17-4

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

Warning
#20Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust accumulation on walls throughout store. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
5 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
2 observation(s)

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