NEW YORK ROMA PIZZA GROVE
2985 MCFARLANE RD, Miami FL 33133 · 7864434696
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 1 hours.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at kitchen walk in cooler, raw ground beef stored over of container of Parmesan shaving. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front line prep counter ricotta (62F - Cold Holding); as per operator less than 1 hour. Observed at reach in cooler at front counter diced chicken (52F - Cold Holding); as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator placed items into reach in coolers to cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed for pizza at front display as per operator was placed at 12pm. Operator created time chart.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand sink used as dump sink with food remnants inside.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at front counter and behind fixed equipment in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed at rear kitchen bag of flour stored on floor next to stand mixer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven handle. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container of corn meal.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed for container of diced chicken at front counter cooler with old date label.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout.
Stored food not covered. Observed at rear kitchen bag of flour stored uncovered.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at kitchen reach in cooler, raw beef patties stored on top of container of cooked ground beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter table, garlic in oil (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator placed into cooler to cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed for trays of pizzas at front counter. As per operator items were placed between 12 and 1pm. Operator completed time chart.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line stove meat balls (118F - Hot Holding). As per cook for 2 hours. Chef increased heat to begin reheating.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed for can opener.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice machine.
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed toilet seats soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a bag of flour. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at front counter and behind fixed equipment in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic soda bottles stored on floor at entrance of kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at front counter white chest reach in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in front counter ice machine. Operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs on oven door handles in kitchen area. Operator removed.
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed for cups stored next to front counter hand sink. Operator removed.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed for spoons on top of dessert cooler at front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket at mop sink.
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed rusted and dented can of Alfredo sauce at dry storage rack.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked chicken wings stored in thank you bag in kitchen reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw marinating chicken stored over container of cooked chicken in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 1 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed for displayed pizza as per operator for 1 hour. Operator placed time mark.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at front counter used as dump sink, with ice remnants inside.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout behind equipment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest reach in freezer at front counter.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven doors.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front counter reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 4, 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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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed in a container of frozen mussels in reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at reach in coolers raw chicken in kitchen area raw shelled eggs stored over boxes of onions and tomatoes. Employees correctly storage order.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over cooked chicken wings and Parmesan cheese at reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored correctly.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of sugar at front counter. Operator removed.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth used to line and cover a container of raw mussels in standing reach in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed package of plastic 2 liter soda bottles stored on floor at entrance of kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven handles in kitchen area. Operator removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label, labels ham with date 7/3 on a container of raw chicken in reach in cooler. Operator removed label and relabeled container.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at kitchen prep shelf, aluminum single serve pans not inverted on top shelf.
Stored food not covered. Observed at a container of sugar at front counter. Operator covered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3034 GRAND AVE UNIT 6, Miami — this licence has since moved.
5 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Tylenol stored on pizza to go boxes. Operator removed.
Raw animal food dripping onto ready-to-eat food when raw animal food is stored over ready-to-eat food in holding unit. Observed raw ground beef dripping onto bags of salami and shredded lettuce in kitchen reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over bags of shredded lettuce, salami and bread knots.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed for displayed pizza at front counter. As per operator for about 30 minutes. Operator placed time stamp onto pizzas.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Advised operator to dilute and retest before using.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at rear of kitchen next to triple sink blocked with serving containers and utensils.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at rear kitchen hand sink next to triple sink.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed metal paint brush being used in garlic and oil sauce at front counter prep cooler to bast pizza crust.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed dough cutter knife stored between prep cooler and counter at front pizza station. Operator removed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket next to mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of oils, water or vinegar at kitchen storage shelf not labeled.
Aug 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 3034 GRAND AVE UNIT 6, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 3034 GRAND AVE UNIT 6, Miami — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in freezer at entrance of kitchen, frozen raw chicken stored over frozen raw beef and cooked noodles.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter reach in coolers sliced ham (56F - Cold Holding); Italian sausage (54F - Cold Holding); diced chicken (52F - Cold Holding); Italian sausage (53F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator, items were placed into cooler about 2 and a half hours ago. Operator removed items from cooler and placed into reach in freezer to rapid cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter display cheese pizza (60F - Hot Holding); pepperoni pizza (61F - Hot Holding). As per operator for 2 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures available for various pizzas kept at room temperature at front counter display case. Operator has time marks present on pizza items but no written procedures. Provided operator with form to print and complete.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory available for menu item hamburgers, where customers have the option of cooking temperature. Provided operator with poster. Operator printed and posted sign during inspection.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed for employee Guillermo Palavecino, authorized manager/ trainer portion of certificate is not filled in.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a condiment cup used as a scoop in a container of sugar. Operator removed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed chopping knife stored between cutting board and prep table.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of salt and corn meal scoop handle not above food. Operator removed and stored upright.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed/ stored on front counter open rear display case. Operator began to remove to store elsewhere.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3034 GRAND AVE UNIT 6, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on kitchen hand sink and front counter hand sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on kitchen hand sink and front counter hand sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on kitchen hand sink and front counter hand sink.
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