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 8
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of vitamins on same shelf with food and to go items in kitchen area. **Warning**
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee prepare to garnish pizza with fresh basil with bare hands. Inspector intervened and employee tossed basil, washed hands, and garnished with gloved hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed in reach in freezer at pizza line garlic rolls inside black trash bags. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach wall crawling next to cook line. **Warning**
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed employee prepare to garnish pizza with fresh basil with bare hands. Inspector intervened and employee tossed basil, washed hands, and garnished with gloved hands. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pesto sauce (56F – Cold Holding) at front counter. As per operator, it's made from scratch with TCS ingredients and was made 4 days prior.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pesto sauce (56F – Cold Holding) at front counter. As per operator, it's made from scratch with TCS ingredients and was made 4 days prior. **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink; no breaker for both. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer; no test kit. **Warning**
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 no manager present; more than 4 employees working. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at pizza line. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training on site for most employees; Brenda, Dominique, Alonzo, Lily, Ethan. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed on rack with to go bags at front counter. **Warning**
Basic 9
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed at time of inspection. **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 water bottles on dry storage racks above; above dishes and dry food. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in across cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed at entrance; containers of tomato sauce on floor. Observed multiple cases of oil on floor in kitchen. Observed in walk in freezer; heavy cream on floor. **Warning**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing shield above dishwasher area. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish storage racks above. **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:14 PM.
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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.