LA PIZZA 1789
5840 SW 71 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw scallops stored on top of French fries at front reach in freezer. Operator rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (50F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator cannot determine how long the chicken wings have been out of temperature. Operator was informed that the chicken wings are stop saled.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (50F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator cannot determine how long the chicken wings have been out of temperature. And sausage cooked (55F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler prep area as per operator for less than 3 hours. Operator moved the sausage and cooked chicken to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Operator was informed that the chicken wings are stop saled. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink.
Intermediate 2
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. 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 no CFM at establishment with 6 employees working at time of inspection.
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser non functioning at bar.
Basic 15
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in interior of ice machine at bar area.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekins being used as scoop in tomatoes in walk in cooler. Employee removed ramekins. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with dust and grease build up.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping mozzarella sticks and at front counter without a hairnet. Also observed kitchen employee and pizza station employee engaged in food preparation wearing no hairnet. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a case of butter, salad dressing and a case of mozzarella stored on walk in cooler floor. Also observed buckets of Alfredo sauce stored on walk in cooler floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on floor at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in ice at bar ice machine.
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing and electrical wiring hanging down from light fixture at dishwasher area in kitchen.
14-73-4Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip tray present.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on ceiling of walk in cooler in front of fans.
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed aluminum foil worn and torn covering bottom shelf at dishwashing area.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausage thawing out on kitchen counter. Employee moved product to walk in to complete thaw process. Coached employee on proper thawing method. **Corrected On-Site**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed build up of grease under hood and in baffle filters.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind grill under hood soiled with grease build up.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:08 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.