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FIALKOFFS PIZZA

544 ARTHUR GODFREY RD · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3459103
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8763269
DBPR license2332893

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority7 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical28 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#17High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee came from outside , touched money and out gloves on without wash her hands . **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs at 50 F inside walk in cooler container outside for more than 4 hrs .. **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shell eggs (50 F – Cold Holding); falafel balls (49 F – Cold Holding); cheese (50 F – Cold Holding); pizza sauce (51 F – Cold Holding) stored in the outside walk in cooler container for more than 4 hrs. Walk in cooler ambient temperature is 50 F . **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#20High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed falafel balls (49 F – Cold Holding); Munster cheese (50 F – Cold Holding); pizza sauce (51 F – Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler container outside for more than 4 hrs .. **Warning**

Warning
#21High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed pizza display with different pizzas (mushroom, olive, spinach tomato , all vegetables, cheese) , and calzones different flavors ( mushroom, egg plant , spinach and cheese ) , all of them under time control, but the time was not marked. Establishment opened at 11:00 am. Employee time marked all of them . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 7

#22Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza trays with accumulation of old debris and dirty cutting board in the kitchen .. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the only hand sink located at the back prep area is not working. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container inside the hand sink located at the pizza station. Employee moved it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#25Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#26Intermediate53A-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/ **Warning**

Warning
#27Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233 ( Rosa, Emmanuel, Ani , Diego and Heidi) , all of them with more than 60 days working in the establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#28Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at the hand sink located at the pizza station . **Warning**

Warning

Basic 16

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container with no handle used to scoop flour. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven handles with old debris . **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-74-7

Basic – 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 walk in cooler container with ambient temperature of 50 F . Also observed a leak inside . **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating inside the kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Excessive accumulation of debris on the floor . **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed pizza rack (with different food items : (mushrooms, cooked onions, pizza, calzones) ; located next to the hand sink without splash guard. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-52-4

Basic – Food stored under dripping water line . Observed food items ( vegetables, falafel balls ) stored underneath dripping water inside walk in cooler container . **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Back prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board in the kitchen . **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Broken shield for light at the backside prep area . **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dirty reach in cooler gaskets, and shelves under prep table . **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler/ reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of old debris inside most of the refrigeration units . **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper plates, straws and pizza boxes, stored on the floor behind the counter . **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic33-06-4

Basic – Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Missing trash containers at the hand sink stations. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dirty walk in cooler fan **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall at the back area . **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.