GRAFA PIZZA
1357 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided to server via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018030984 | May 24, 2018 | Jul 12, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (67F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per cook for an hour prior.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken inside WIC no date marked, as per server for more than 24 hours prior.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC fan soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Nov 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs inside WIC stored over cheese.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed produce case on floor inside WIC.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC fan soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Sep 5, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority9 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs inside WIC stored over cheese.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (67F - Cold Holding), as per server no more than 4 hours prior.
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. Coached employee and provided big 6 poster.
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. Provided to server via email.
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 carbonara pasta offered on the menu with raw uncooked egg and not described.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed burgers containing raw eggs not identified in the menu.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at front counter, server replaced.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizza at front counter display utilizing time as a public health control without the written procedures. Provided to server via email.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers sunny side eggs inside burgers and carbonara pasta without consumer advisory. Provided to server and posted at dining area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken inside WIC no date marked, as per server for more than 24 hours prior.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed produce case on floor inside WIC.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to server via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC fan soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Mar 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler by preparation area.
Jan 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler certificates expires on 8/23/2024 for Rosa Ortiz and Ilaria Toro.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes with cheese not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler by preparation area.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna at walk in cooler held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Manager placed label.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler by pizza station.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at handsink located at front counter.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee changed tasks and did not change gloves, touching doors and other items, discussed with operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of silicone in sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In front service area
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes and single service gloves for food, Stored in restroom, operator moved them.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Nov 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 8, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) As per owner, 2 hours. Heavy cream (51F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding). All products at reach-in cooler near slicer. Manager moved tomatoes to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler near slicer at kitchen area not being able to refrigerate products to 41F or lower. Operator contacted repairman to service unit. No TCS products are stored in reach-in cooler.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulated dirt.
Sep 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Heavy cream (51F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler near slicer. Items were in unit since last night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) As per owner, 2 hours. Heavy cream (51F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding). All products at reach-in cooler near slicer. Manager moved tomatoes to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.
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. Provided operator with cleanup procedures.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Provided operator with reporting agreements and had them signed during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable next to cooking range.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing pizza with no hair restraint. Manager gave employee a hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler near slicer at kitchen area not being able to refrigerate products to 41F or lower. Operator contacted repairman to service unit. No TCS products are stored in reach-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of frying oil stored on floor at preparation area and a box of tomatoes and peppers stored on he floor at walk-in cooler. Manager removed both items from floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle at kitchen area. Manager removed utensil.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit near slicer.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulated dirt.
Stored food not covered. Observed cheese, cut tomatoes, and empanadas not covered while stored at walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two bags of frozen chicken wings thawing inside three compartment sink. Employee moved chicken wings to walk-in cooler.
Sep 6, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan guards soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Operator began cleaning items.
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.