CASOLA'S PIZZERIA AND SUB SHOP
2437 SW 17 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33145
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
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Walk in cooler: whole pizzas stored inside can liner bags. Discussed with the operator the proper bags. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Combo walk in cooler with walk in freezer: raw shell eggs stored above bread. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza area, wheeled cart, shredded mozzarella cheese (65F – Cold Holding), as per operator m placed on the table 15 minutes before the inspection. Operator placed pan on ice; sliced cheese pizza (59-64F – Cold Holding, as per operator, placed on the table 15 minutes before the inspection. Operator placed the slices of pizza inside the reach in cooler.Discussed with and provided the form for time as a public health control. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front display, hot unit: cheese pizza (109-113F – Hot Holding, as per operator placed on the line 20 minutes ago). Operator reheated 169F. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the fliptop reach in Coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ware wash area: trays stored inside the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. As per operator, Ismary O., hired 2 years ago, Lesly F Oscar v **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. NRFSP: Virgilien, expired 9/14/26 Jorge D., expired 9/14/26 Pablo A., expired 9/14/26 Keyli F., expired 9/14/26 Cosme B, expired 9/14/26 Mirna G., expired 9/14/26 **Warning**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the large ice machine in the warewash area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing pizza without a hat or hair restraint. Observed employee place a hairnet on during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Ware wash area: several clean pans on the shelf wet nesting. Discussed with the operator and dishwasher the proper procedures. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed behind the main cookline, by the drain approximately 4 broken floor tiles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-75-7Basic – Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Front counter display, cheese pizza **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. By the entrance, around the frame **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods above the cookline soiled. Combo walk in cooler/freezer fan covers soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed thin the pizza take out area: new unwrapped pizza to-go boxes stored on the floor. Discussed with the operator, operator discarded. **Warning**
38-04-4Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Main walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Main cookline, main kitchen and throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Dry storage area: bottled sodas and can goods with jalapeno peppers and pineapples stored bottom plywood shelf **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:26 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.