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FIALKOFFS PIZZA

544 ARTHUR GODFREY RD, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 305.3978395

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 14 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats44
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2332893
Grade history
JUL 24
DEC 24
OCT 25
APR 26
JUL 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
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled handwashing sink near pizza stations, the door gaskets of reach in coolers, standing reach in coolers. Also observed soiled hooded filter at the deep frat frying station.
Basic/23-03-4
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Inspection history

14 visits, newest first

Jul 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed pizza dough reach in cooler in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Missing catching grease container.
Basic/14-73-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go cardboard pizza boxes on the floor at the front. Employee moved them from the floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Apr 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution with concentration exceeding 200 ppm. Person in charge added water to adjust it. Chlorine sanitizer solution 100 ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. As evidence of chlorine sanitizer solution too strong. Person in charge checked it and adjusted.
Intermediate/16-33-4/Corrected On-Site
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed expired manager certificate for Heidi Montoya working in the establishment for more approximately 2 years. Certificate is expired since 7/5/2025. No proof of any other certified manager at the time of the inspection.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and containers not inverted on shelves. Person in charge inverted them.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water residue inside clean pots and food containers. Person in charge inverted all of them.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler ( used to store pizza dough) in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of old food debris on the floor.
Basic/36-73-4
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Missing drip tray at the hood.
Basic/14-73-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage (Gatorade ) without being identified, inside the reach in freezer with the food that will be sold to the public.
Basic/12B-13-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of old debris inside pizza prep reach in cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper plates boxes on the floor underneath the front display.
Basic/25-05-4
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed cheese pizzas on a skeleton trolley with no splash guard stored next to handwashing sink exposing food to splash.
Basic/08B-54-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate expired for Heidi Montoya since 7/5/2025.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 10, 2025 · Observed manager certificate was not renew and the person doesn't have any other food certificate. Admin Complaint
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 10, 2025 · Observed no manager certificate for the establishment. Admin Complaint
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tiles towards back area where pizza boxes are stored.
Basic/36-36-4/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · Observed missing tiles towards back area where pizza boxes are stored. Time Extended/Return visit Dec 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gaskets of the standing reach in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · Observed torn door gaskets of the standing reach in cooler. Time Extended/Return visit Dec 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 28, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open to the public operating with an expired license since Oct. 1, 2025.
High priority/50-17-3/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · License has not been paid. Time Extended
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed test kit expired on Oct. 1, 2025.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · Observed test kit expired on Oct. 1, 2025. Time Extended
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate expired for Heidi Montoya since 7/5/2025.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · Time Extended
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink at station next to pizza making table.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · No soap provided at handwash sink at station next to pizza making table. Time Extended
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of ovens and reach ins soiled
Basic/23-24-4/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · Observed handles of ovens and reach ins soiled Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tiles towards back area where pizza boxes are stored.
Basic/36-36-4/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · Observed missing tiles towards back area where pizza boxes are stored. Time Extended
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag and other belongings stored next to the condiments in the front counter. Employee removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · Observed employee bag and other belongings stored next to the condiments in the front counter. Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gaskets of the standing reach in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · Observed torn door gaskets of the standing reach in cooler. Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven accumulated with old food debris and grease.
Basic/22-08-4/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · Observed interior of oven accumulated with old food debris and grease. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled handwashing sink near pizza stations, the door gaskets of reach in coolers, standing reach in coolers. Also observed soiled hooded filter at the deep frat frying station.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · Observed soiled handwashing sink near pizza stations, the door gaskets of reach in coolers, standing reach in coolers. Also observed soiled hooded filter at the deep frat frying station. Time Extended
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cardboard pizza boxes stored on the floor in the dry storage unit.
Basic/25-05-4/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · Observed cardboard pizza boxes stored on the floor in the dry storage unit. Time Extended
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed cheese pizzas on a skeleton trolley with no splash guard stored next to handwashing sink exposing food to splash.
Basic/08B-54-4/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · Observed cheese pizzas on a skeleton trolley with no splash guard stored next to handwashing sink exposing food to splash. Time Extended
Oct 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 25 violations recorded, 7 high priority.

7 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 6.5 can of tomatoes dented and rusted in dry storage unit out back. Manager discarded.
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed two bags of sun dried tomatoes with mold like growth in the walk in cooler out back. Manager discarded.
High priority/01B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Mac and cheese balls stored in non food grade bag in the freezer.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open to the public operating with an expired license since Oct. 1, 2025.
High priority/50-17-3
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Mac and Cheese and cooked penne pasta with no date marking label in the reach in cooler. Per manager, food was prepared on Friday, 10/24. Manager placed the date markings.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the standing reach in: cheese (60F - Cold Holding). Per manager less than four hours, placed in the freezer to chill. Second temperature for mozzarella cheese (42F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking.Observed olive and cheese pizza, mushroom pizza, cheese pizza, vegetable pizza, brocolli calzone, mushroom calzone, cheese calzone, peppers calzone in the display area with no time mark. Per operator, food items were placed out at 11:00am. Employee placed time marks on food items.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed test kit expired on Oct. 1, 2025.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate expired for Heidi Montoya since 7/5/2025.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in front area and by the pizza making table. Manager provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink at station next to pizza making table.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of ovens and reach ins soiled
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tiles towards back area where pizza boxes are stored.
Basic/36-36-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pans not stored inverted under prep table.
Basic/24-05-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag and other belongings stored next to the condiments in the front counter. Employee removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gaskets of the standing reach in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plastic water bottles stored on the floor under the hand-wash sink in front area and three cases in the walk in cooler out back. Manager placed cases on shelves.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven accumulated with old food debris and grease.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled handwashing sink near pizza stations, the door gaskets of reach in coolers, standing reach in coolers. Also observed soiled hooded filter at the deep frat frying station.
Basic/23-03-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottles stored inside reach in cooler next to establishment food.
Basic/12B-13-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cardboard pizza boxes stored on the floor in the dry storage unit.
Basic/25-05-4
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no trash bin at hand wash sink in front area.
Basic/33-06-4/Repeat Violation
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed cheese pizzas on a skeleton trolley with no splash guard stored next to handwashing sink exposing food to splash.
Basic/08B-54-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label for a container of salt/sugar inside the walk in cooler. Person in charge labeled the container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined
High priority/03F-02-5
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Info was provided.
Intermediate/11-07-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper at the hand sink located at the back station.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at the hand sink located at the back area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not segregated from the public food inside reach in cooler. Manager set up a container with employee meal and segregated.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Missing poster. Info was provided.
Basic/51-13-4
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Missing container to catch the grease.
Basic/14-73-4
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment.
Basic/33-06-4
Sep 23, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233 ( Rosa, Emmanuel, Ani, Diego and Heidi), all of them with more than 60 days working in the establishment.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 12, 2024 · Same as it was . Time Extended/Return visit Jul 22, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 23, 2024 · No employee training for Rosa, Ani. Enmanuel not longer working at the establishment and Diego has manager certificate. Admin Complaint
Jul 22, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 12, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 22, 2024 · Time Extended
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · No certified manager present Time Extended/Return visit Jul 12, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 22, 2024 · Time Extended
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233 ( Rosa, Emmanuel, Ani, Diego and Heidi), all of them with more than 60 days working in the establishment.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 12, 2024 · Same as it was . Time Extended/Return visit Jul 22, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 12, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the only hand sink located at the back prep area is not working.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Hand sink is not working. Time Extended/Return visit Jul 12, 2024 · Observed hand sink at the back prep area is not working. Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 12, 2024 · Time Extended
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · No certified manager present Time Extended/Return visit Jul 12, 2024 · Time Extended
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233 ( Rosa, Emmanuel, Ani, Diego and Heidi), all of them with more than 60 days working in the establishment.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 12, 2024 · Same as it was . Time Extended
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Back prep area.
Basic/36-68-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Broken shield for light at the backside prep area.
Basic/38-01-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Observed light cover still broken . Time Extended/Return visit Jul 12, 2024 · Observed light cover is still broken . Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall at the back area.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 2, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the only hand sink located at the back prep area is not working.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Hand sink is not working. Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Time Extended
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · No certified manager present Time Extended
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233 ( Rosa, Emmanuel, Ani, Diego and Heidi), all of them with more than 60 days working in the establishment.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Time Extended
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 walk in cooler container with ambient temperature of 50 F. Also observed a leak inside.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · No TCS food at the time of the inspection, just vegetables and drinks . Walk in cooler container could not be used to store food that requires temperature control . Time Extended
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed pizza rack (with different food items : (mushrooms, cooked onions, pizza, calzones); located next to the hand sink without splash guard.
Basic/08B-36-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Time Extended
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Back prep area.
Basic/36-68-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Time Extended
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Broken shield for light at the backside prep area.
Basic/38-01-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Observed light cover still broken . Time Extended
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Missing trash containers at the hand sink stations.
Basic/33-06-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Missing trash containers. Time Extended
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dirty walk in cooler fan
Basic/36-50-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Observed. Still dirty. Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall at the back area.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 28 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority7 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee came from outside, touched money and out gloves on without wash her hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Warning
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs at 50 F inside walk in cooler container outside for more than 4 hrs..
High priority/03A-03-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shell eggs (50 F - Cold Holding); falafel balls (49 F - Cold Holding); cheese (50 F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (51 F - Cold Holding) stored in the outside walk in cooler container for more than 4 hrs. Walk in cooler ambient temperature is 50 F.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed falafel balls (49 F - Cold Holding); Munster cheese (50 F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (51 F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler container outside for more than 4 hrs..
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed pizza display with different pizzas (mushroom, olive, spinach tomato, all vegetables, cheese), and calzones different flavors ( mushroom, egg plant, spinach and cheese ), all of them under time control, but the time was not marked. Establishment opened at 11:00 am. Employee time marked all of them.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza trays with accumulation of old debris and dirty cutting board in the kitchen..
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the only hand sink located at the back prep area is not working.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container inside the hand sink located at the pizza station. Employee moved it.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233 ( Rosa, Emmanuel, Ani, Diego and Heidi), all of them with more than 60 days working in the establishment.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at the hand sink located at the pizza station.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container with no handle used to scoop flour.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven handles with old debris.
Basic/23-24-4/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 walk in cooler container with ambient temperature of 50 F. Also observed a leak inside.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating inside the kitchen area.
Basic/12B-02-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Excessive accumulation of debris on the floor.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed pizza rack (with different food items : (mushrooms, cooked onions, pizza, calzones); located next to the hand sink without splash guard.
Basic/08B-36-4/Warning
Food stored under dripping water line. Observed food items ( vegetables, falafel balls ) stored underneath dripping water inside walk in cooler container.
Basic/08B-52-4/Warning
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Back prep area.
Basic/36-68-5/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board in the kitchen.
Basic/21-04-4/Warning
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Broken shield for light at the backside prep area.
Basic/38-01-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dirty reach in cooler gaskets, and shelves under prep table.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler/ reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of old debris inside most of the refrigeration units.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper plates, straws and pizza boxes, stored on the floor behind the counter.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Missing trash containers at the hand sink stations.
Basic/33-06-4/Warning
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dirty walk in cooler fan
Basic/36-50-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall at the back area.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed certified manager not present when there are 4 employees engaged in food preparation.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink station located at the back. Employee restocked the station.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of old grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan is dirty.
Basic/36-50-4
Oct 5, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 33 recorded, 7 high priority.

7 High priority10 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handling dirty plates and then, engaged in food preparation ( cooking mozzarella cheese sticks) without washing his hands in between.
High priority/12A-13-4
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/.Observed restaurant was sold and the new owner is operating without a license from DBPR. Establishment open and serving food at the time of the inspection.
High priority/50-08-7
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Display: veggie Stromboli (73 F - cold holding ); cheese pretzel (71 F - Cold Holding); veggie pizza (71 F - Cold Holding); white pizza (72 F - Cold Holding). All the food left at room temperature without time control procedure and time when the food was removed from temperature could not be determined.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella cheese (43 F - Cold Holding); milk (42 F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (42 F - Cold Holding); mushroom (43 F - Cold Holding). Also observed Display: veggie Stromboli (73 F - cold holding ); cheese pretzel (71 F - Cold Holding); veggie pizza (71 F - Cold Holding); white pizza (72 F - Cold Holding). All the food left at room temperature without time control procedure and time when the food was removed from temperature could not be determined.
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Display: veggie Stromboli (73 F - Cold Holding); cheese pretzel (71 F - Cold Holding); veggie pizza (71 F - Cold Holding); white pizza (72 F - Cold Holding). All the food left at room temperature without time control procedure and time when the food was removed from temperature could not be determined.
High priority/03F-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce in the steam table at 121 F. As per person in charge sauce was placed in the steam at 12 pm today. Sauce was reheated to 198 F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer concentration > 200 ppm. Manager changed the sanitizer 100 ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Info was printed it out.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old flour leftover on mixer.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink located by the fryers.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed remote dry storage and walk in cooler at the backside of the place. Dry storage with disposable to go containers and single use utensils, dry food as seasoning ( garlic, oregano ). Also 5 gallon cooking oil, pickles, dry yeast. Observed walk in cooler with mozzarella cheese (43 F - Cold Holding); milk (42 F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (42 F - Cold Holding); mushroom (43 F - Cold Holding).
Intermediate/51-16-7
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed missing employee food handler training for all the employees.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at the kitchen hand sink located by the fryers. Station was restocked.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Info was provided. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Display: veggie Stromboli (73 F - cold holding ); cheese pretzel (71 F - Cold Holding); veggie pizza (71 F - Cold Holding); white pizza (72 F - Cold Holding). All the food left at room temperature without time control procedure and time when the food was removed from temperature could not be determined. No procedure on premises.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water temperature of 80 F at the hand sink located at the unisex public restroom used for employees.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restrain.
Basic/13-03-4
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed previous license was approved for 20 seats, but established has 37 seats on premises. Form was provided.
Basic/51-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Excessive accumulation of debris underneath and behind equipments.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Observed mozzarella cheese cardboard boxes on walk in cooler floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light covers at the prep/ warewashing area.
Basic/38-07-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer for cooler used to store dressings and for vertical cooler located in front of the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/05-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink located by the fryers.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket with accumulation of mold like substance on it. Observed hood filters with accumulation of old grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of old food residue inside vertical cooler located in front of the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/22-16-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed disposable to go pizza box stored on the hallway floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed unwrapped disposable forks provided for customer self service without protection with food contact surface up. Manager inverted all of them.
Basic/25-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered sugar and salt container. Manager covered all the food.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan with accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-50-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed missing label for sugar and salt containers. Manager labeled all of them.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.