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FRANKIES PIZZA

9118 BIRD RD, Miami FL 33165 · (305)552-6103

Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS2301133
Grade history
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
May 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Return visit May 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing pizza with no hairnet.
Basic/13-03-4/Return visit May 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind prep table across 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit May 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Feb 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing pizza with no hairnet.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in reach cooler in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink located next to 3 compartment sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind prep table across 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-27-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
Basic/21-12-4
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
High priority/03A-02-5
Expired chlorine chemical test kit on 12-2021 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed operator probe thermometer minimum temperature at 50F.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/14-01-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets inside reach in cooler by back storage area in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler at back storage area.
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed near hand sink.
Basic/36-24-5
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
High priority/03A-02-5
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Manager replenished hand soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan soiled with dust above back exit door.
Basic/23-03-4

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.