Inspection Report

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APIZZA BROOKLYN

9513 – 9515 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33156

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 28, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3419605
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8613201
DBPR license2331238

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in freezer at rear of kitchen, raw chicken and beef stored over fries and other plant foods. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 4

#12Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – 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/ Observed for manager Ayzel Solorzano expired on 5/2/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at prep table soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink at entrance of kitchen blocked by a ladder and trash can. Employee removed and made accessible. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 7 employees in kitchen engaging in food preparation m with no certified food manager present. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic24-26-4

Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed at entrance of kitchen clean sheet pans and containers stored on floor. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed for the standing reach in freezer at rear of kitchen, the bottom panel is missing/broken. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen and cook line area. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed in front of walk in cooler, boxes of vegetables stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler a bucket of raw chicken stored on the floor. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line containers of tomatoes and raw chicken not covered. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.