MOZZICO
1616 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 7864581510
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (53F - Cold Holding). As per the manager those items were placed in the between 1 to 2 hours. The manager lower the temperature of the unit.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over cheese in the walk in cooler. The manager put the beef on the bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The manager clean it.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed by the oven.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty water bottle on a preparation table. The manager removed it.
Food stored on floor. Observed a card board box of potatoes on the floor. The manager put them on a shelf.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed pizza peels on top of the oven. The manager moved them to a clean surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 11, 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a water filter attached to the hand washing sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk- in cooler door and gasket soiled.
Jul 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a water filter installed on the hand washing sink at the front counter. As per the manager it used for tap water for drinks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and door soiled.
Jul 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the dish machine that uses chlorine to sanitize at 0.00 ppms. The manager set up the triple sink and called for service.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread in a shopping bag. The cook removed it and put it in a plastic container.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (53F - Cold Holding). As per the manager those items were placed in the between 1 to 2 hours. The manager lower the temperature of the unit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a water filter installed on the hand washing sink at the front counter. As per the manager it used for tap water for drinks.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the cook line. The manager brought towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the cook line. The manager brought soap.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form provided via email.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and door soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 19, 2024□ 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 the gaskets soiled on the reach in cooler under the cook top.
Jul 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed across from the cook top. The manager brought soap.
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 handler certification has expired Vincenzo and Victoria.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of orange soda on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in cooler at the front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed across from the cook top. The manager put up the sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets soiled on the reach in cooler under the cook top.
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at the cook line.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a ice machine where a double sink was located in the back of the restaurant. Observed a pizza preparation cooler at the front counter that was originally a POS terminal. The POS terminal is now located where espresso machine was located. The espresso machine has been removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both restrooms on the ground floor and the one upstairs.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler with a broken door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a few cracked tiles upstairs.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed four holes one the wall by the preparation reach in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen.
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.