NAPOLITANO RESTAURANT
8481 NW SOUTH RIVER DR, Miami FL 33166 · 786 332 6222
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Kitchen, stand up double door reach in cooler: unwrapped sandwich bread stored inside plastic Thank you carry-out bags. Discussed with the operator the proper procedures. Operator removed the bread from the bags and placed inside a plastic container with a lid.
Ice buildup in chest reach-in freezer in the kitchen.
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork stored directly on grocery bag inside reach in freezer. Observed operator removed from the bag during inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jan 8, 2026Inspection 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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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar inside container. Operator stored scoop with handle up.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining in HWS in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked vegetables and pepperoni containers uncovered inside reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator covered containers.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside Thank you bags in reach in freezer by kitchen entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets with coffee machine on it.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container unlabeled by coffee machine. Operator labeled container.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cheese and ham inside reach in cooler under coffee machine. Operator stored products correctly.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles inside kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by kitchen entrance.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar inside container. Operator stored scoop correctly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside microwave under prep table in kitchen. Employee cleaned microwave interior.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on prep table in kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by kitchen entrance.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle inside sugar container in kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets y pizza oven inside kitchen.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching pants and touching clean plates without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee was trained by Inspector how to wash hands properly. Employee changed gloves and washed hands.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside white stand reach in freezer in kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler by reach in freezer in kitchen.
Dec 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over fruits inside reach in freezer. Operator stored products correctly.
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.
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/. Observed Elda Gonzalez, 6/28/2023.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside sugar container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed cup.
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