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LA PIZZA 1789

5840 SW 71 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 12, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3644501
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10981593
DBPR license2335408

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority8 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#11High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamins stored on rack with seasoning and to go containers in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live flies in ware wash area at dish machine. Observed 3 live flies where single service items are stored. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired; 10/25. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over garlic bread and cheese in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs on top of prep table; not in use. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed wonders stored under pizza prep station on same shelf as single service items. Observed chemical stored on rack above to go bags. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority29-42-4

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

Warning

Intermediate 8

#18Intermediate11-27-4

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** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#19Intermediate22-02-4

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

Warning
#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at front counter used as storage for soap bucket. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#21Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certificate for any employees. Brenda, Dominique and Francesca. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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 for any employees, Brenda, Francesca and Dominique. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#23Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple sauces and pastas already prepared more than 24 hours with no mark in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed surface spray with no label. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches inside of dish machine. Observed 2 dead roaches on top of dish machine; located in kitchen area. Observed 3 dead roaches under dish machine in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup stored on dry food rack across warewash area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in across cook line with torn gasket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed Alfredo and arugula on floor of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed broken tiles on wall at kitchen entrance. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic51-13-4

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

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9Basic51-18-6

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

Warning
#10Basic36-02-5

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

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:47 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.