HARRY'S PIZZERIA
1680 MERIDIAN AVENUE SUITE 102, Miami Beach FL 33139
Last inspected Apr 29, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella cheese (49F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding). As per the manager the items were put on line approximately two hours ago. The manager moved the items to the walk-in cooler for a quick chill.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2025Inspection 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
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a prep cook bring a pan of peppers to the front counter and put on gloves without washing her hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cook fill up a pan with water at the hand washing sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup at the cook line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The manager cleaned it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of semolina. The manager removed it.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 pairs of tongs on the oven door. The manager removed them.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed two packs of pizza boxes and a case of napkins on the floor in the dry storage room.
Jun 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 9, 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 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer baskets in the hand washing sinks at the bar.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers certificates expired; Harry, Gary,Chris and Joseph.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the ice machine and soda machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the ba.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the fan guard in the pizza station reach in cooler soiled.
Mar 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed liquid eggs over salami and cheese in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved the liquid eggs to the bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella cheese (49F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding). As per the manager the items were put on line approximately two hours ago. The manager moved the items to the walk-in cooler for a quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer baskets in the hand washing sinks at the bar.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers certificates expired; Harry, Gary,Chris and Joseph.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the ice machine and soda machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the interior of the ice machine soiled. Observed the ice chute on the soda machine soiled. The manager clean the ice chute.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a large plastic container. The cook discarded the bowl.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the ba.
Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. Observed at the ice machine. The manager inverted the buckets.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the fan guard in the pizza station reach in cooler soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. The manager had the labels removed.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the pizza station.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the water filter above the ice machine not dated.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by the office.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the preparation area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the pizza station.
Ice bucket not inverted between uses.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line. The cook removed it.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. For provided via email.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meat and sauces being defrosted in water at the triple sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above the ice machine and prep area.
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.