MONCHEESE PIZZA
9459 HARDING AVE, Surfside FL 33154 · (305)868-6499
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Info was provided.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage showing on ceiling tiles in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with black mold-like substance above prep area.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone stored on prep table at pizza station.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Oct 27, 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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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen showing water damage.
Aug 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. Operator cleaned can opener at the time of the inspection.
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 handlers certificate for Mildred Lopez is expired as of 01/28/2025.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen showing water damage.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. Operator cleaned interior at the time of the inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand sink in kitchen missing hand wash sign.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage in kitchen.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster with broken lid.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing hand wash sign at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside of reach in cooler.
Oct 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser no labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen show water damage.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic soda bottles and a case of plastic water bottles stored on floor at front counter. Operator placed items off of the floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table. Operator placed wet wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket.
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom with not self closing door.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used to scoop salt and black pepper.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in some areas : single use storage area and front prep area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open coffee mug on prep table. Employee moved it.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet at the 3 compartment sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on the wall next to can opener near coffee machine.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching the tuna salad. Owner corrects it.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Missing copy of the last inspection report.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food residue inside reach in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go pizza boxes stored less than 6 inches off of the floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Info was provided.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was printed and posted.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling on part of the kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust on reach in cooler handles.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed some debris inside reach in cooler.
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.