TAURO PIZZA CORP
240 E 1 AVE STE 123 · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-10-4High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation touching his head with gloves on and not washing hands. Employee washed hands during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of smashed plantain dated 01/25/2026 inside shelf at walk-in cooler. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 7 packages of Mahi Mahi and 1 package of salmon thawed inside Rop package inside container at walk in cooler. Stop sale was issued. Employee discarded during inspection.
Intermediate 5
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation unable to answer the minimum internal temperature of chicken. Coached employee on right temperature.
11-27-4Intermediate – 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.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 09/2025 next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area.
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 5 employees working with no certified food manager present at the time of 5e inspection.
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory provided as per person in charge a customer can ask for a steak under cooked. A consumer advisory sign was provided and placed next to license at front counter.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 15
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils stored not inverted inside container under preparation table at kitchen area.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 7 packages of Mahi Mahi and 1 package of salmon thawed inside Rop package inside container at walk in cooler. Stop sale was issued. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 groove cutting boards on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation wearing a bracelet at kitchen area.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation with not hair restraint at kitchen area.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed sugar container with scoop handle touching sugar at front counter.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clean utensils stored in standing water at 79 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee discarded water and stored utensils properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ripe plantains bag thawing at room temperature on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee place ripe plantains under running water inside preparation sink at kitchen area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to back door at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 1 wet wiping cloth stored on top of the table next to slicer machine. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:30 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.