COTTO PIZZA DELI
9250 NW 36 ST UNIT 100, Miami FL 33178 · 786 332 4777
Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook wrap burrito with bare hands. Coached cook on correct procedures.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
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 plans for items not kept under temperature.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed NOST license but establishment contains 28 seats.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler by coffee machine at front counter soiled.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar next to coffee machine not proper labeled.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially processed tuna filets thawed in original packaging. Operator discarded product.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed slicer at front counter soiled with food debris.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tiramisu at reach in cooler at preparation area without production date. As per operator made the day prior.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed tuna filets thawed in original packaging. Operator discarded product.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed NOST license but establishment contains 28 seats.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook wrap burrito with bare hands. Coached cook on correct procedures.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon stored inside hand sink at pizza station.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed individual packaged food at self-serve station not labeled. Observed tiramisu, chocolate mousse and chocolate pudding with milk cream not labeled. As per operator, items are provided by Prime Line Distributors Inc. Coached operator on correct procedure.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter and back warewashing area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at pizza station.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed NOST license but establishment contains 28 seats.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket of salt and plastic container of oil on the floor near pizza oven. Coached operator on correct procedure.
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 handle touching flour at container near three compartment sink.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in reach in cooler near oven in kitchen.
Observed employee beverage container stored in reach in cooler with food to be served to customers. Coach operator on proper procedures.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed wooden knife block stored at pizza station.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table at pizza station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle of oil stored near three compartment sink without label. Also observed container of sugar at front counter coffee station without label.
Oct 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled cup stored inside of hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed soiled cup from hand wash sink.
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 no proof of Food Employee Reporting Agreements. As per manager, 2 new employees hired less than 60 days.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed individual packaged food at self-serve station not labeled. Observed tiramisu, chocolate mousse and chocolate pudding with milk cream not labeled. As per operator, items are provided by Prime Line Distributers Inc.
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed no rinse step utilized at 3 compartment sink. Operator and employee were trained on how to properly utilize 3 step process.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave near 3 compartment sink soiled with old food debris.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed packaged food prepared onsite at customer self-service station not labeled. Observed tuna salad, grilled chicken wraps, rice pudding with milk and ginger shots.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Email to operator.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled hanging above mop sink at kitchen area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic deli cup stored in a container of pasta, located at top portion of prep cooler across from kitchen cookline. Operator removed plastic cup from food container.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located on storage shelves near triple sink.
Mar 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 hand out to operator.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. At time of inspection operator provided Hotel and Restaurant license dated October 1, 2021.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 10 seats at counter top area and 8 seats at table of lobby seating area. At time of inspection license is indicated as non-seating food service license.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes stored over preparation area at front counter.
Feb 9, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over sweet plantains at reach in freezer.
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 hand out to operator.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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 employee Health agreement to operator.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Fernando Correa certificate expired on 7/24/2023.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. At time of inspection operator provided Hotel and Restaurant license dated October 1, 2021.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 10 seats at counter top area and 8 seats at table of lobby seating area. At time of inspection license is indicated as non-seating food service license.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright stored in shelf near the 3 compartment sink. Observed utensils stored upright stored near the coffee machine at front counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes stored over preparation area at front counter.
Jan 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate12 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. Observed employee go outside then, return to kitchen area and began to prepare raw chicken, without washing hands. Informed employee on proper hand washing procedures and employee washed hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bag with rosemary inside of reach in cooler located near the 3 compartment sink. Employee removed rosemary from thank you bag.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license, as of October 1, 2023. At time time of inspection observed 2 food employees engaged in food preparation and serving approximately 6 customers.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over sweet plantains at reach in freezer.
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 hand out to operator.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink originally installed near three compartment sink, missing as per plans.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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 employee Health agreement to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink near the reach in cooler at preparation area.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Fernando Correa certificate expired on 7/24/2023.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handles in containers of brown sugar and sugar stored at storage area near convection oven. Observed bowl with no handle use to dispense pasta in preparation area. Employee removed bowl from pasta.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents above 3 compartment sink soiled with accumulation of dust. Observed ceiling vents near the reach in freezer with accumulation of dust.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. At time of inspection operator provided Hotel and Restaurant license dated October 1, 2021.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed near the hand sink by front counter of the establishment.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food (pork) inside of reach in cooler by the 3 compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone in preparation area. Employee removed phone.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 10 seats at counter top area and 8 seats at table of lobby seating area. At time of inspection license is indicated as non-seating food service license.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area. Employee removed cloth from under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach cooler at preparation area soiled.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright stored in shelf near the 3 compartment sink. Observed utensils stored upright stored near the coffee machine at front counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes stored over preparation area at front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with oil with no common name located on front prep counter. Observed containers with sweet potato and bolognese sauce with no label in reach in cooler at preparation area. Operator placed labels.
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