PICCOLA PIZZERIA PINECREST
11421 S DIXIE HWY · PINECREST · Dade County · FL 33156
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
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0 ppm for dish machine; chlorine sanitizer used. **Warning**
12A-05-4High Priority – Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from water bottle and continue in food prep. **Warning**
29-45-4High Priority – Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink. **Warning**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live flies in mop sink area. Observed at front counter where pizza is prepared, 2 live flies landing on pizza dough. Observed 2 live flies at pizza reach in cooler where TCS items are held and pizza is prepared; 1 touching artichokes in container. **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs over unwashed potato and tomato. Operator corrected during inspection. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at front counter where pizza is prepared, 2 live flies landing on pizza dough. Observed 2 live flies at pizza reach in cooler where TCS items are held and pizza is prepared; 1 touching artichokes in container. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning spray on prep table across warewash. Operator removed during inspection. **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked in warewash area. Operator removed cart during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket in hand sink in kitchen area. Operator removed bucket at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-04-5Intermediate – Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed tiramisu on menu with no mark; made with raw shell egg. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed front counter re done, dry goods cabinet installed for customer purchase. Observed bar dish machine removed. Observed new coolers and pizza oven installed in kitchen and prep area. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed all employees on site new as per operator due to restaurant take over. Inspector provided form to be filled out. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 8
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled at call back. Operator had associate clean during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on dish rack above dish machine. Operator flipped containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed in warewash. Operator threw into trash during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in prep area. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed above wash sink in warewash area. Operator had employee remove old labels and place to be washed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed in walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed through kitchen. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in freezer and cooler. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:10 PM.
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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.