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ENZO ITALIAN EATERY

6635 SOUTH DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33143 · 786-770-8194

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 11 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2334922
Grade history
NOV 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in back of kitchen on box.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed towel used for clams.
High priority/14-86-1/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at front bar area.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in across cook line.b
Basic/23-03-4
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior; cooler across cook line.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed stained wall next to coffee machine.
Basic/36-27-5
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Dec 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed wiping cloths used as cover for mussels and clams.
High priority/14-86-1/Warning/Return visit Dec 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with dust accumulation.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed tile missing from wall inside bathroom.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled with dust.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior cooler soiled across cook line.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed wiping cloths used as cover for mussels and clams.
High priority/14-86-1/Warning
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid on floor in kitchen area.
High priority/41-05-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed at ice machine for customers at front counter with water bottle stored inside.
High priority/01B-03-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in Next to mop sink: cheese tortellini (54F); mozzarella cheese (47F - Cold Holding); ricotta (48F - Cold Holding); provolone (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all foods since prior day.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in Next to mop sink: cheese tortellini (54F); mozzarella cheese (47F - Cold Holding); ricotta (48F - Cold Holding); provolone (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all foods since prior day.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with dust accumulation.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed at ice machine for customers at front counter with water bottle stored inside.
Basic/12B-14-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed tile missing from wall inside bathroom.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled with dust.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior cooler soiled across cook line.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in 2 separate coolers; eggs over cheese and cured meats.
High priority/08A-05-6
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee brush gloved hands on apron and begin work.
High priority/12A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle stored in hand sink at front counter. Observed kitchen hand sink with pots stored inside; operator removed during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where dry food and dry dishes are held.
Intermediate/22-31-4/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed cleaner for slicer with no label, operator corrected during inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed tupperwares stored on floor under prep table.
Basic/24-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed drinking bottle on table next to hand sink.
Basic/40-06-5
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with crumbs.
Basic/23-03-4
May 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed Caesar dressing and tiramisu with raw eggs not marked on menu.
Intermediate/02B-04-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 18, 2025 · Observed Caesar dressing and tiramisu with raw eggs not marked on menu. Time Extended/Return visit Mar 19, 2025 · Observed Caesar dressing and tiramisu with raw eggs not marked on menu. Time Extended
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 employee Francisco with no employee training hired more than 60 days. Employee handles front counter and makes espresso.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 18, 2025 · Observed employee Francisco with no employee training hired more than 60 days. Employee handles front counter and makes espresso; at time of callback. Time Extended/Return visit Mar 19, 2025 · Observed employee Francisco with no employee training hired more than 60 days. Employee handles front counter and makes espresso; at time of callback. Time Extended
Mar 18, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in back of kitchen on box.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 18, 2025 · Observed 7 live roaches under prep table in kitchen next to prep top cooler. Time Extended
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed Caesar dressing and tiramisu with raw eggs not marked on menu.
Intermediate/02B-04-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 18, 2025 · Observed Caesar dressing and tiramisu with raw eggs not marked on menu. Time Extended
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 employee Francisco with no employee training hired more than 60 days. Employee handles front counter and makes espresso.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 18, 2025 · Observed employee Francisco with no employee training hired more than 60 days. Employee handles front counter and makes espresso; at time of callback. Time Extended
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where dry food is stored in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-31-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 18, 2025 · Observed under prep tables where dry food is stored in kitchen; at callback. Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed underneath exit door in back of kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 18, 2025 · Observed underneath exit door in back of kitchen; at callback. Time Extended
Mar 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed on counter: mozzarella (70F - Cooling). As per operator cheese was made the night before and left in ice.
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed on counter: mozzarella (70F - Cooling). As per operator cheese was made the night before and left in ice.
High priority/01B-36-5/Warning
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed clams and mussels covered with cloth towel in reach in cooler with prep top. Operator discarded towel.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in back of kitchen on box.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance with ambient temperature of 56F; the followingTCS foods stored inside: ricotta (50F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator, items have been there since prior day.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance with ambient temperature of 56F; the followingTCS foods stored inside: ricotta (50F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (48F Cold Holding); Marscapone cheese (49F Cold Holding).As per operator, items have been there since prior day.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed Caesar dressing and tiramisu with raw eggs not marked on menu.
Intermediate/02B-04-5/Warning
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 employee Francisco with no employee training hired more than 60 days. Employee handles front counter and makes espresso.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where dry food is stored in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-31-4/Warning
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 reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance with ambient temperature of 56F; the followingTCS foods stored inside: ricotta (50F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator, items have been there since prior day.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed underneath exit door in back of kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of tomato on floor in back of kitchen. Observed cases of wine on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler across cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed above prep cooler sugar with no label. Observed flour with no label in kitchen area. Operator wrote names on bins.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for clam and mussel tags.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen area, hot water valance turned off. Operator turned on.
Intermediate/27-16-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed on loaves of bread and in a containers of clams. Operator removed.
Basic/21-05-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of lemons, bag of flour and onions stored on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all reach in coolers and freezers in kitchen.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood system soiled with grease build up.
Basic/36-50-4
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed clams and mussels tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bottles inside of the hand wash sink at front counter.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed residual of food at hand wash sink preparation area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with chlorine (as per the operator) not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water shut down at hand wash sink preparation area. Operator turn on the hot water. Final temperature 89°F.
Intermediate/27-16-5/Corrected On-Site
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed two fly sticky tape on top of reach in cooler at preparation area.
Basic/35B-08-4
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed the mozzarella cheese that is in process stored at drain board of the three compartment sink exposed to splash. The cheese was covered.
Basic/08B-36-4/Corrective Action Taken
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping at cutting board preparation area.
Basic/21-12-4
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority6 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 lobster tail stored over ice cream at reach in freezer. Operator started to rearrange the product.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and raw shells eggs stored over lasagna at reach in cooler. Operator started to relocate the products.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish at reach in freezer. Operator started to rearrange the products.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrective Action Taken
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Intermediate/01C-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed frozen fish inside of hand wash sink preparation area. Operator moved the frozen fish to the reach in freezer.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Food employees reporting agreement was provided, printed and signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef not date marked at reach in cooler. As per operator was made it two days ago.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at hand wash sink preparation area. Operator turned on the hot water.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner at shelves under preparation table.
Basic/24-05-4
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. At preparation area in front of stove.
Basic/24-06-4
Food stored on floor. Observed vegetables boxes and olives plastic containers stored on floor under preparation table.
Basic/08B-38-4
Two Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4

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.