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FARANDULA PIZZA AND RESTAURANT

2846 PALM AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 2, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3743395
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13899916
DBPR license2333930

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing on hose bibb located under three compartment sink at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: Observed vacuum breaker missing on hose bibb located under three compartment sink at kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled on top of preparation table in front of pizza oven at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: Observed can opener blade soiled on top of preparation table in front of pizza oven at kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Intermediate05-06-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: Still observed probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed certificates expired for Lizandra P., Melissa H., Deivy R., and Daniel S. As per employee hired over a year ago. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: Observed certificates expired for Lizandra P., Melissa H., Deivy R., and Daniel S. As per employee hired over a year ago. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: Observed all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn in front of big ice cream chest freezer at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: Observed reach in cooler gasket torn in front of big ice cream chest freezer at kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall under three compartment sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: Observed hole on the wall under three compartment sink at kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed accumulation of ice buildup under walk in freezer fan at kitchen area. Also observed ice buildup inside mini ice cream chest freezer next to dishwasher area at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: Observed accumulation of ice buildup under walk in freezer fan at kitchen area. Also observed ice buildup inside mini ice cream chest freezer next to dishwasher area at kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: Observed walls soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 11:24 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 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.