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PIZZARELLO WOOD FIRED PIZZA

11735 SW 147 AVE UNIT 3 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33196

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3738424
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13776917
DBPR license2336805

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#15High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw breads chicken and raw beef over cut tomatoes, cut onions, sauces inside reach in cooler. Also observed raw shelled eggs above chocolate cake, cooked pasta and blue cheese in RIC. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 3

#16Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed expired 02/2026. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dish racks with black like substance being used for dish machine. Also observed shelves housing food pans and food equipment soiled with black like substance above 3CS. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed battery dead in probe thermometer. Operator replaced battery. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 14

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen, ware wash and pizza making station in front area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Oct. 1, 2025 displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); ; 2nd test Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Communicated to operator DM not sanitizing and cannot be used at this time, must use 3CS to wash, rinse and sanitize. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3 handles on upright reach in coolers in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 25lbs plastic container of chicken bouillon on the floor in the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside Emerson freezer in the hallway. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on plumbing bar above ice chest between uses. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching sugar in sugar bin near deep fat fryer. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapped above clean glasses in glass trays near restrooms in the back. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves inside silver upright reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed ice chest door gasket soiled with black like substance. Also observed soiled door gaskets on multiple RIC. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen in disrepair with no water. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed food pan of cooked pasta not covered in reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.