MIKE'S PIZZERIA
1541 SE 12 AVE, Homestead FL 33034 · 7863399194
Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table; meatballs (82F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Inspector had employees place in oven to reheat.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes TPHC for cheese pizza at front counter. No written procedures. Operator provided form at the end of the inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to tiles in establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling vents soiled with dust in the kitchen.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee purple cup store at preparation table across oven. Coach manager. Operator removed cup.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operator drinking from open bottle of sparkling water at prep table across front counter. Coach manager. Operator removed bottle of water.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer near mop sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at handwash sink near the triple sink.
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table; meatballs (82F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Inspector had employees place in oven to reheat.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD40 stored next to mixer above pizza sauce.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handle soiled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at front counter next to soda syrup dispenser.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to tiles in establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in both reach in freezers.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed tops of ovens soiled.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection 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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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed lasagna and pasta inside the reach in cooler not date marked.
Dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at the pasta station. Operator removed them.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee drank then engaged in food preparation, without washing hands. Employee was coached to wash hands after drinking water.
Employee drinking water in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Mar 19, 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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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine was 0 ppm. Operator fixed the line. Chlorine solution was 100 ppm.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine was 0 ppm. Operator fixed the line. Chlorine solution was 100 ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed test strips expired 9/22.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna, pasta and chicken w not date marked. As per operator foods were cooked yesterday.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil container stored on top of a tray. Operator was advised to store food at least 6 inches off the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in cooler by the mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed dessert not date marked inside the reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed reading glasses stored above the preparation table. Operator removed them.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with flour not labeled.
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.