FARANDULA PIZZA AND RESTAURANT
2846 PALM AVE, Hialeah FL 33010 · (305) 302-8581
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
APR 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 flies flying above hand sink next to ice machine. Observed 8+ at dishwasher area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015002920 | Dec 23, 2014 | Apr 2, 2015 | $320 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 22 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation putting on gloves without washing hands. Employee washed hands during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Pasta (47F - Cold Holding) on shelf inside walk in cooler. As per employee for more than 4 hours. Employee discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pasta (47F - Cold Holding) on shelf inside walk in cooler. As per employee for more than 4 hours. Employee discarded during inspection.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 400+ppm) at preparation table at kitchen area. Employee discarded and re do it during inspection Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm).
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation table at kitchen area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside hand wash sink at kitchen area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available at the time of inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer provided during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance at kitchen area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle inside rice container at dry storage area. Employee removed during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole at dry storage ceiling at kitchen area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at women's bathroom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door at kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing and some broken all around kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall next to ice machine at kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside ice cream chest freezer at kitchen area. Also observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer at kitchen area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in chest freezer soiled with food debris at kitchen area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusty at beverages storage room.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed all around kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified on preparation table at bar area.
Sep 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Pizza station:tomato sauce (51F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding)as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Observed inside walk in cooler cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding); mashed potato (46F - Cold Holding); mororice (46F - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding); cod croquettes (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo lasagna (46F - Cold Holding); ham lasagna (46F - Cold Holding) As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator opened walk in freezer door for rapid cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can blade opener soiled across cook line. Operator placed at washing area for washing.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee Bag and phone on prep table at smoothie station. Employee removed the items.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor under cooking equipment at kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at kitchen.
Feb 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Feb 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). During the inspection employee set up the Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut water melon stored in thank you bags at chest freezer, located at pizza station.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temp. Observed raw chicken and raw beef were stored together in the same container within the drawer reach-in cooler, located at cooking line. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee discard meat.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temp. Observed raw chicken and raw beef were stored together in the same container within the drawer reach-in cooler, located at cooking line. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee discard meat.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues inside the hand sink, located at cooking line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line.
No soap provided at handwash sink, located cooking line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked flan held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at reach in cooler.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, throughout the kitchen areas.
In-use several tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation area.
Stored food not covered. Observed flan not covered inside reach in cooler, located at front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink water pipe leaking water, located at cooking line.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling tile missing. By the three compartment sink.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at preparation area.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located behind the bar area.
Apr 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Apr 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 flies flying above hand sink next to ice machine. Observed 8+ at dishwasher area.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less, for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed inside walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed windex spray next to uncovered salt, clean to go container located on preparation table. Operator properly stored it.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Clean pizza boxes stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened).
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under kitchen equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed 4 door reach in cooler with rusted shelves at the waiter station.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken, raw beef thawing inside three compartment sink at room temperature
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By dishwasher machine.
Apr 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees answered phone called and continued preparing customers order. Instructed operator regarding hand washing procedure.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on hand sink located in preparation room. Operator placed paper towels during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on kitchen ceiling.
Oct 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees answered phone called and continued preparing customers order. Instructed operator regarding hand washing procedure.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (66°F - Cold Holding) garlic mixture (76°F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed inside cold holding equipment.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with windex disinfectant next to sliced onions in the kitchen area.
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. Emailed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event, during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty spoon inside hand wash sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Luis Manuel with more than 2 months of hired.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on hand sink located in preparation room. Operator placed paper towels during inspection.
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. Emailed employees agreement form to operator during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap inside employees bathroom.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees bathroom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside beans container, operator removed it.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on kitchen ceiling.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken, raw beef stored inside walk in freezer, observed also cases of lemon on walk in cooler floor
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand wash sink located at the bar station.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.