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 6
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of tomato sauce in storage area. **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food-grade bags being used to store cut lettuce, and to cover whole pizzas inside of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as paid at the time of the inspection. Confirmation number is 237496035. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-38-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Observed cut lettuce (53 F – Cooling); diced tomatoes (61 F – Cooling); sliced tomatoes (57 F – Cooling); sliced ham (48 F – Cooling); sliced cheese (46 F – Cooling); tuna salad (50 F – Cooling); chicken salad (48 F – Cooling). As per manager, items were prepared for more than 4 hours. **Warning**
03D-07-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut lettuce (53 F – Cooling); diced tomatoes (61 F – Cooling); sliced tomatoes (57 F – Cooling); sliced ham (48 F – Cooling); sliced cheese (46 F – Cooling); tuna salad (50 F – Cooling); chicken salad (48 F – Cooling). As per manager, items were prepared for more than 4 hours. **Warning**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 100+ppm). **Warning**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping container of ice water into hand was sink at cook line. **Warning**
Basic 12
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in cooler number 3. **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – 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 2 reach in coolers at cook line at 57 F. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cans of tomato sauce and plastic bottle of barbecue sauce stored on floor at storage area. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottles stored inside reach in coolers at cook line and walk in cooler number 3. Manager removed water bottles from coolers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-12-5Basic – Unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee beverage on prep table at cook line with no cover. Employee removed beverage from prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in both walk in coolers with accumulation of old food debris. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind shelf near walk in cooler soiled with grease and old food debris. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer buckets at cook line and prep area near walk in cooler number 3. **Warning**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth solution stored on floor at pizza station near expo. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:50 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.