MARINO'S PIZZA
13821 SW 88 ST, Miami FL 33186 · (305)385-6688
Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed marinara sauce (96F - Cooling) in walk in cooler, as per operator more than 6 hours.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016042907 | Sep 6, 2016 | Nov 3, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 26, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed marinara sauce (96F - Cooling) in walk in cooler, as per operator more than 6 hours.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed marinara sauce (96F - Cooling) in walk in cooler, as per operator more than 6 hours.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed marinara sauce (96F - Cooling) in walk in cooler, as per operator more than 6 hours.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 tuna packs, 4 salmon packs, 2 mahi mahi defrosted in reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler to the left of steam table, As per operator since the night before.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed marinara sauce (96F - Cooling) in walk in cooler, as per operator more than 6 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce (112F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (111F - Hot Holding); minestrone soup (112F - Hot Holding). Employee began reheating process.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board at pizza station soiled with black mold like substance.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna ponzu and seared tuna salad not identified as raw in the menu.
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. Observed food employee, Lazaro, hired for less than 60days. Employee agreement was not provided. Discussed and sent to operator via email.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed soiled vents rusted can blade opener.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with pink and black mold like substance next to dish machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents heavily dusty over pizza station.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 tuna packs, 4 salmon packs, 2 mahi mahi defrosted in reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler to the left of steam table, As per operator since the night before.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed women's receptacle in guest bathroom not covered.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage over food preparation area across from cook line. Employee removed container from preparation area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food not segregated from food to be served in reach in cooler across from cook line. Employee removed personal food from reach in cooler
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop stored above ice machine.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean spoons not inverted.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pan for single service use not inverted over cook line. Employee inverted aluminum pan.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed veal frozen thawing at room temperature on prep table in preparation area. Operator placed product inside cooler for proper thawing.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed box of raw beef stored over package of broccoli in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line prep cooler fresh mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours. Observed at pizza station shredded mozzarella cheese (47F - Cold Holding); as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator placed into reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for containers if cooked pasta in walk in cooler. As per operator were cooked the night of 8/31/25.
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 containers throughout kitchen of pasta sauce, flour, dry seasonings. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at bar area reach in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at servers station on bread hot cabinet. Operator removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave at cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed containers of chicken tenders, ravioli, gnocchi, mixed vegetables, mozzarella sticks etc in both reach in freezers stored uncovered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at box of frozen fish on shelf next to slicer thawing at room temperature. Operator placed into walk in cooler.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line cooked breaded chicken (50F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken (48F - Cold Holding); As per chef for about 45 minutes.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at women's bathroom. Operator replaced soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 frozen packages of tuna not removed from packaging to thaw. Cook cut packages open and placed into reach in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at bar area reach in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between prep coolers across from cook line. Cook removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at servers station on bread hot cabinet.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave at cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed containers of chicken tenders, ravioli, gnocchi, mixed vegetables, mozzarella sticks etc in both reach in freezers stored uncovered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at box of frozen chicken on counter next to slicer thawing at room temperature.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to dish machine.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw shelled eggs stored over open box of heavy whipping cream. Operator removed and stored in bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table at cook line Bolognese (109F - Hot Holding). As per operator for about 1 hour. Operator placed on stove to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bar area soda nozzle sprayer soiled with build up. Operator began to soak in sanitizer to clean.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line. Operator removed.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at reach in cooler 2 packages of frozen tuna in sealed packaging thawing. Operator removed tuna from packaging.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer boxes of chicken stored on floor. Operator began to store on shelf during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at bar area reach in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed to store in container.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at pizza station reach in cooler, knives stored between shelves. Operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at servers station on bread hot cabinet.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers throughout kitchen soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line and at servers station.
Stored food not covered. Observed at rear stored area backs of sugar uncovered. Operator closed and covered bags.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed for the cooked ground beef located in the walk-in cooler, employee removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the squeeze bottles containing oils.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in shopping bags located in the walk-in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200 ppm, operator diluted to 100 ppm.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the women bathroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the standing unit opposite oven.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed for the pizza peel,stored on top of pizza oven.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with encrusted food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation of food debris,prep unit opposite cookline.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the prep unit opposite cookline.
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