CERTO RISTO & PIZZA
1200 SW 57TH AVE, West Miami FL 33144 · 305.456.3200
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed employee drying hands with a soiled towel.
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 one door reach in cooler not working, located at cooking line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at cooking line
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 95 F. During the inspection employee discard water.
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Stored food not covered. Observed plastic container with raw ground beef stored on the floor in walk in freezer:
Nov 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
Sep 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
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 Esmelder, Oscar, Layla,
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at cooking line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Mar 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at cooking line.
Feb 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). During the inspection operator set up Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib, located near the mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, located preparation table.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean bowls, and plates, not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at cooking line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 86°F on the cooking line.
Oct 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted, located at cooking line.
Food stored on floor. Observed one plastic container stored on the floor inside the dry storage.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 100. During the inspection employee discarded water.
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of calamari on the walk in freezer floor.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean pans with old labels.
Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside of the reach in freezer soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Potatoes cooling- 116F in fryer basket. Potatoes were removed and placed in Walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Veal stored in walk in freezer on floor. Chef placed veal on freezer shelf.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of turkey stored on floor in prep area near walk in cooler. Chef placed buckets of turkey on bread rack.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall is in disrepair behind pizza oven on other side of wall near 3 compartment sink.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use in multiple areas thru out kitchen. Chef removed cloths from food contact surfaces.
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.