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LA PIZZA 1789

5840 SW 71 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 15, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3775704
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13910875
DBPR license2335408

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: cooked pasta (45F – Cold Holding); mozzarella (44F – Cold Holding); cooked wings (50F – Cold Holding). As per operator, delivery was made today with door left ajar. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: Observed in walk in cooler: cooked wings 50F (Cold Holding), cooked pasta (46F Cold Holding), Bolognese sauce 47F (Cold Holding). **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed in kitchen handsink; dispenser not working properly. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-74-7

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temp of 46F, the following TCS foods stored inside: Observed in walk in cooler: cooked pasta (45F – Cold Holding); mozzarella (44F – Cold Holding); cooked wings (50F – Cold Holding). As per operator, delivery was made today with door left ajar. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: Observed walk in cooler with ambient temp of 46F. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic14-20-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep tables in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic25-05-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes on floor of bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:28 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.