FARANDULA PIZZA AND RESTAURANT
5791 SW 137 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33183
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
31 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-14-4High Priority – Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at front counter sneeze in hands. No handwash.
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 90F at cook line. Coached manger on correct procedure. Manager removed utensils from water. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-19-4High Priority – Live rodent present. Observed presence of 10 fruit flies. Employee began spraying commercially approved insecticide. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cheese and cooked chorizo lasagna in walk in cooler. Manager removed raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in freezer.
Intermediate 6
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with old food debris. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near three compartment sink. Manager replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
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 cooked chorizo and ground beef lasagna, sliced ham, in walk in freezer with no date marking. Coached manager on correct procedure.
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter by ice machine with no service date.
Basic 20
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed sink nozzle soiled with debris. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets soiled.
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves containing pizza pans.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling above three compartment sink in disrepair.
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed green cutting board stored between three compartment sink nozzle and wall
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with grooves.
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 water bottle stored on food preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed containers of Alfredo and marinara sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in women's restroom.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed knives stored on soiled wall above preparation sink.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers not inverted. Manager corrected containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed frozen mixed vegetables uncovered in walk in cooler.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Observed AC vent dripping in walk in freezer.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:21 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.