CICIS PIZZA 749
410 W 49 ST, Hialeah FL 33012 · 305-822-5151
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter pizza buffet onion and cheese pizza (124F - Hot Holding). Operator discarded pizza.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); cut ham (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at pizza assembly area, as per operator less than 4 hours. Operator add ice for rapid cooling.
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 unit reaching 50 F at pizza assembly area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in pizza ovens.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); cut ham (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at pizza assembly area, as per operator less than 4 hours. Operator add ice for rapid cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled with food debris pizza pans. Observed soiled with food debris can opener blade.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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 unit reaching 50° F at pizza assembly area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on shelves at preparation area. Employee removed.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed brownies trays exposed to splash next to hand wash sink. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on salt container, operator stored properly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in pizza ovens.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed soup seasoning container not labeled with name, operator labeled during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at pizza prep area. cheese (50F - Cold Holding); crumble sausage (49F - Cold Holding), Operator placed shredded cheese inside walk in cooler for rapid chill, added bag of ice to crumble sausage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on chest freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at drain board, clean container with old label stuck to it. Operator provided removed old labels from containers.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter pizza buffet onion and cheese pizza (124F - Hot Holding). Operator discarded pizza.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored mop properly.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on the floor at prep area front of walk in cooler. Employee discarded cardboard.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door to the outside.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop buried inside corn starch container. Employee stored scoop with handle upwards.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed corn starch container not labeled. Employee labeled corn starch container.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by ware washing area no paper towels available. Manager installed paper towels in dispenser.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at dining area, soiled tiles and vents.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under door to outside back of storage area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under two door refrigerated next to manager desk.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching crumble sausage. Employee stored scoop properly.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at prep area front of walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing wrist jewelry while handling food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of pizza oven soiled
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at refrigerated pizza table shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut ham 47 (43F - Cold Holding) According to manager items were left uncovered for about 1 hour. Employee put items in reach in cool to cool dawn.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled with debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at ware washing area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee refilling food at salad bar no hair restraint, employee handling pizza dough no air restraints.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at storage area.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of dishwasher.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and vents soiled and dusty over pizza buffet station and throughout kitchen area.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink without lid.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floors at ware washing area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken and cracked throughout the kitchen.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shield at storage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 3 mops not hanging dry next to mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on top of vegetable sink. Operator removed the cloth.
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