FRANKIES PIZZA
9118 BIRD RD, Miami FL 33165 · (305)552-6103
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2024.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching basil in back storage area. Operator removed.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at the main cook line. Employee put hair restraint on.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located in back storage area soiled with food debris. Operator wiped down.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing pizza with no hairnet.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind prep table across 3 compartment sink.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2024.
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 food manager certificate for Roxanne Pasguarella expired on 9/17/2021.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing pizza with no hairnet.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in reach cooler in disrepair.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink located next to 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind prep table across 3 compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Diced Ham (54F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomato(58F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours prior. Advised operator to monitor unit and put zip lock with ice on products.
Expired chlorine chemical test kit on 12-2021 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed operator probe thermometer minimum temperature at 50F.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to operator via email, operator filled written procedures during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside cheese container at back storage area. Observed cup inside tomato sauce container at back storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets inside reach in cooler by back storage area in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler at back storage area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time for control for pizzas and marinara. Provided procedures via email to manager.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed near hand sink.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flan (51F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at customer area. As per manager, unit door was opened for less than 10 minutes for restocking.
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.
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. Printed and provided manager employee health agreements and some employees signed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Manager replenished hand soap.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan soiled with dust above back exit door.
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.