41 PIZZA & BAKERY
451 W 41 ST, Miami Beach FL 33140
Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 sushi rice without time marking. As per employee from 12:30. Employee marked the food.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee dried his hands in the apron and continued working without washing his hands. Employee was coached and washed his hands.
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 sushi rice without time marking. As per employee from 12:30. Employee marked the food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty items inside the front hand sink. Employee moved them to 3 compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked white rice for crispy rice bites without date marking. As per employee the rice is from Friday 1/9.
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee peach tea bottle not segregated from the food for the public, inside reach in freezer. Employee food was not identified.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet handle ( cold water faucet handle ) in hand sink located at the front area / sushi area
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of sauce / liquid residue inside reach in cooler located at the sushi area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go pizza boxes on the floor.
Sep 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. As evidence of probe thermometer with expired battery.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta from early previous day without date marking inside walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plate used to dispense panko..
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed long white cutting board with excessive marks.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water on the hallway floor.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old debris inside reach in coolers.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic cups inside cardboard boxes on the floor in dry storage.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of debris and food residue on the kitchen walls.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded.
0 High priority9 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands inside 3 compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed heavy accumulation of debris on can opener.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by trash bin in the kitchen area. Bin was moved.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test kit to check sanitizer concentration.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees ( Juan Ruben and Yaakov Bineth ) working in the establishment for more than 60 days.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Manager bought chlorine while I was conducting the inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area.station was restocked.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. As evidence of probe thermometer with expired battery.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta from early previous day without date marking inside walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine located at the front.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plate used to dispense panko..
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed long white cutting board with excessive marks.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed mozzarella cheese store in a cracked plastic container at the pizza station.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water on the hallway floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knives inside standing water at the front area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of debris on reach in cooler gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old debris inside reach in coolers.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic cups inside cardboard boxes on the floor in dry storage.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of debris and food residue on the kitchen walls.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with accumulation of old food residue on it. Employee cleaned immediately.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer chlorine concentration.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Info was sent to the owner.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle to dispense vinegar.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed leak from the ceiling above kitchen hallway.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath the exterior door.
Food stored on floor. Observed tempura flour bag on the floor. Employee moved it to a shelf.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed sushi display without ambient thermometer to monitor the temperature inside the unit.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed household knife block in use. As per employee, they don't use those knives. They were instructed to move them out of the establishment.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor.
Jul 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands inside 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached about it.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing certificate for Roinel Valdes working in the establishment for more than 60 days
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 new employee without employee reporting agreement ( Jordan with only 1 week in the establishment). Employee signed the report.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container use to dispense vinegar.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed leak from the ceiling above kitchen hallway.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed broken reach in freezer gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of old debris inside pizza reach in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed soufflé portion cup lids, cardboard pizza boxes stored on the floor inside storage.
Stored food not covered. Observed mozzarella cheese sticks in a tray without cover inside walk in cooler. Employee covered it.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee inverted it.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came and started working with food without washing hands. Person in charge coached the employee and he washed his hands correctly.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Missing parasite letter for raw sushi products ( salmon ). Person in charge obtained the parasite letter while I was conducting the inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Employee clean it out.
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 4 employees engaged in food preparation with no certified manager present.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing certificates for Diego Oñate, Roinel Valdes and Eduardo Diposoy.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta inside walk in cooler from yesterday morning as per employee without date marking.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle to serve rice vinegar.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed owner placed a door draft, but there is still a gap underneath.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing thermometers for kitchen coolers.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed to go plastic forks, knives and spoons for customer self service not protected from contamination.
Jul 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old debris on can opener. Employee washed it.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed ( degreaser as per employee) chemical product inside spray bottle with no labels.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restrain.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler located close to the oven with missing thermometer.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go disposable cups and lids stored on the floor inside the dry storage.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.