LA PIZZA 1789
5840 SW 71 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamins stored on rack with seasoning and to go containers in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
50-17-3High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired; 10/25. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
41-10-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
29-42-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 7
11-27-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
22-31-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
41-17-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed surface spray with no label. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
Basic 8
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in across cook line with torn gasket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed Alfredo and arugula on floor of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed broken tiles on wall at kitchen entrance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
51-13-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
51-18-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-02-5Basic – – 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 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:42 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.