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FARANDULA PIZZA AND RESTAURANT

2846 PALM AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3399928
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8530262
DBPR license2333930

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 flies flying above hand sink next to ice machine. Observed 8+ at dishwasher area. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less, for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed windex spray next to uncovered salt, clean to go container located on preparation table. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-24-4

Basic – Clean pizza boxes stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under kitchen equipment. **Warning**

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#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it. **Warning**

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#6Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed 4 door reach in cooler with rusted shelves at the waiter station. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken, raw beef thawing inside three compartment sink at room temperature **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By dishwasher machine. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.