CHAMPION PIZZA
751 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami FL 33139
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
FEB 24
APR 24
AUG 24
SEP 25
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2023.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment has no written plan for time for pizza sold at front counter. Emailed form to operator and began filling out form during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed at reach in cooler at front counter gasket torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer
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Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese inside WIC, operator rearranged products.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator via email.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed HWS covered with tray, operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS front counter, operator replaced.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS front counter, operator replaced.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed made dessert with no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed cooked vegetables next to HWS by pizza oven exposed to splash.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Dec 16, 2024□ 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink by front counter.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form via email to operator.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reach in freezer gasket in disrepair. Observed top of chest of reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of plastic bottles of water not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at each walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler near the handsink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink by front counter.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form via email to operator.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed staff preparing pizza with no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reach in freezer gasket in disrepair. Observed top of chest of reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of plastic bottles of water not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at each walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler near the handsink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed top of chest of reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler in disrepair.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at bathroom used by all employees and hand washing sink near kitchen entrance.
Observed ceiling tile missing on top of walk-in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked peppers uncovered at front counter reach-in cooler.
Feb 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2023.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken pizza (74F - Cold Holding); Pork pizza (70F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per person in charge, 2 hours. Products were placed under time as a public health control.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided person in charge with cleanup procedures via email.
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/
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 Islim working for more than 60 days with no food handler training.
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. Provided person in charge with employee reporting agreements via email.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided time as a public health control form to person in charge and it was filled out during inspection.
Observed no soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed cheese on floor at walk-in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster via email.
Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen area.
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.