DI PIAZZA PIZZERIA
1408 W 49 ST, Hialeah FL 33012 · 305.558.8412
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed inside walk in cooler raw ground beef stored above bags with clams and raw fish. Manager re arranged properly, raw ground beef moved to other unit.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed hose used too rinse at 3 compartment sink, no gap, below rim
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink, Interior with food residue.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above ware washing area 3 compartment sink.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior soiled with food residues.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cardboard boxes being reused.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee change from preparing food to cleaning and opening cooler doors to back to preparing food with out changing gloves, no hand washing observed. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and gloves use.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded faucet by 3 compartment sink no vacuum breaker.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook preparing food no hair restraints.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles at kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed sack of flour and cans of tomato sauce stored on the floor. At prep area. Operator stored food items six inches above the floor.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed so foil trays on top of cooler not inverted. Operator inverted foil trays
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed on hose used to rinse at 3 compartment sink.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed inside walk in cooler raw ground beef stored above bags with clams and raw fish. Manager re arranged properly, raw ground beef moved to other unit.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded faucet by 3 compartment sink no vacuum breaker.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled at kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at refrigerated sandwich tables, white cutting boards grooved.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several lids cracked on containers at kitchen by salad station.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above ware washing area, lights no shields.
Stored food not covered. Observed soups inside walk in cooler no covered. Manager covered soup containers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris at preparation area and kitchen area.
Oct 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate16 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed hose used to rinse at 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed Home Depot buckets (non food grade container) use to stored semolina inside. Operator threw away Home depot bucket and stored the semolina inside a food grade container.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded faucet by 3 compartment sink no vacuum breaker.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed clam tags not marked with last served date.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed DM exterior soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup with no handle inside semolina container. Operator removed the cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled at kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates stored not inverted at preparation table. Operator inverted.
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 raw fish at walk in cooler thawing inside Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use. Observed 4 bags with fish thawing inside walk in cooler ROP bag not open fish temperature 33F Cold Holding. Employee open fish bags for proper thawing.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair restraints while preparing food.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed an employee washing dishes not properly order to be sanitized. Inspector coach correct order to use the three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the preparation table front of stove.
Food stored on floor. Observed cans of tomatoes sauce stored on floor at preparation area next to reach in freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans soiled at walk in cooler. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed shredded cheese not covered at walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen ground beef thawing at preparation area. Manager moved to sink and put running water to proper thawing.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at preparation area and kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at preparation area not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed hose used to rinse at 3 compartment sink.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) Employee replaced chlorine tank and run machine, Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm)
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Home Depot buckets (non food grade container) use to store tomato sauce inside walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta and stuffed shells prepared Two days ago no date labeled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed trough out kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board next to slicer at kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at kitchen torn in front of stove.
Food stored on floor. Observed sack with flour, box with tomato sauce cans stored on kitchen floor.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above 3 compartment sink light no shields.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at coffee station spoons stored with the food contact surface up.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen and prep areas wall soiled with fo debris.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at bar area soiled wet to in use.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 25 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority5 Intermediate15 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed kitchen cook scratching hair without washing hands. Manager instructed employee on correct hand washing procedures.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed three beer bottles stored inside ice machine buried in the ice.
Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed a hose connected behind 3 compartment sink used to wash utensils.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed three bottles with beer stored inside ice machine bottles buried inside ice.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a faucet on side of three compartment sink, no backflow preventer.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open container with salad dressing with no labels (Caesar and ranch no date labeling)
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink. Manager instructed employee on using hand wash sink only.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed small coffee cup and spoon stored inside hand washing sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dish machine.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in hand wash sink at kitchen, hot water faucet no working. Water at 82F.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the exterior dishwasher in kitchen soiled.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard in prep and washing area of kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in back kitchen area missing.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout restaurant.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing on floor at prep area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 'Employee at kitchen no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets missing from reach in cooler below prep table. Observed top of reach in freezer broken.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in the kitchen floor and walk in cooler broken and soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler a pot containing marinara sauce stored on the floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed metal tongs stored on oven rail. Employee removed tongs.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lamps above washing area with no shields.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers in reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in kitchen soiled with grease and dust.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels on counter in front area not stored in sanitizing solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with powdered sugar not labeled. Employee labeled container with correct item.
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