Inspection Report

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APIZZA BROOKLYN

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 22, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3608174
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13500018
DBPR license2331238

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#16High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Observed 5 live flies in kitchen outside of walk in; on dry food shelves and behind stand mixer. Observed 3 live flies in produce buckets where onions are stored. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#17High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on dry food racks. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**

Warning
#19Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on multiple shelves where dry food and dishes are held. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 15

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic32-12-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in bathrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed on dry food racks. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic10-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between wall and triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic14-36-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed under cooler next to walk in. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Basic51-18-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink next to warewash. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic14-33-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Basic36-02-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**

Warning
#15Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust accumulation on walls throughout store. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:58 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
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
1 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
4 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.