VERA PIZZA AND CUCINA BY RAFFAELE
10433 NW 41 ST · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33178
Inspection Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
34 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed DayQuil stored on handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Lasagna Cream (48F – Cooling) at reach-in unit at three compartment sink area. As per chef, cooked day before and not used until we took temperature. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Warning**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper lining food container in reach in cooler. **Warning**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed two bottles of raid stored in mop sink. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Lasagna Cream (48F – Cooling) at reach-in unit at three compartment sink area. As per chef, cooked day before and not used until we took temperature. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer buckets stored on floor under three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 8
53A-16-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed CFM unable to answer question on how to calibrate thermometer. Coached operator on the correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by machine. **Warning**
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from near three compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in handwash sink at back of kitchen. Employee removed containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand wash sink near three compartment removed. Observed oven and cooling units added at front counter. also observed hand wash sink added in storage area. Also observed dishmachine added near three compartment sink. Observed hand wash sink added between reach in coolers across from stove. **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 Lucia working for less than 60 days with no food handling training and no employee responsibility agreement signed. Provided operator,form via email. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Caeser working more than 60 days no proof of employee training, **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tiramisu and Pannacotta in reach in cooler not date marked meat exit door. Observed cooked lasagna stored in reach in cooler at front counter without date mark. As per manager, they were prepared yesterday. **Warning**
Basic 19
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both male and female bathrooms. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed condiment bowl used as scoop for cheese in reach in cooler. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at wooden cutting board near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an 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 drinking from open container. Coached employee on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink from open container near preparation table containing cut vegetables. Operator threw cup away. **Corrected On-Site** **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 employee phone stored on preparation table in back of kitchen. Observed employee water bottle stored on drainboard above three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in kitchen in front of stove in disrepair. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil bottles stored on floor near hand wash sink. Observed salt buckets stored on floor near three compartment and back exit door. Observed water bottles stored on floor near back exit door. Coached operator on the correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed soiled cardboard around dumpster. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in cooler near back in kitchen. **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at mop sink. Also observed above three compartment sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler across from stove. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink near ice machine. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service utensils not inverted near stove. Observed glass plates not inverted on shelf near stove. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table near slicer. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:18 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.