APIZZA BROOKLYN
9513 – 9515 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed 3 employees began working with no hand washing. **Warning**
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 77 F. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over mozzarella cheese. Operator rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish. Operator rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed mussels at reach in cooler without tag and the operator couldn't find the tag. Observed mussels with no tag at reach in cooler. Operator discarded product. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beef (48F – Cold Holding) and ground beef (48F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator since the previous day. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (64F – Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for approximately 30 minutes, he put inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Observed vegetables broth (65F – Cold Holding); tomato sauce (56F – Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for approximately 30 minutes. Observed cooked beef (48F – Cold Holding) and ground beef (48F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator since the previous day. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ for Adriel Astacio by Serv Safe expired on 10-08-23. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee Carlos for 6 years, and Juan for 1 year with no training. **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 multiple employee with no food employee reporting agreement. **Warning**
01C-01-4Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed mussels with no tag at reach in cooler. Operator discarded product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 13
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors observed at both bathrooms. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above dishwasher machine in disrepair. **Warning**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom observed on 1 bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed 2 containers from pollo tropical in reach in cooler not identified as employee food. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 back pack next to dough machine. Employees removed to office. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in freezer soiled. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed lids not inverted. **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:22 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.