PIOLA
15641 SHERIDAN ST #600, Davie FL 33331 · 786-326-2063
Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
NOV 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching cooked pizza with bare hands while cutting it.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2017050178 | Oct 4, 2017 | Jan 2, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken and breaded chicken top portion over pan of cooked lasagna lower portion. Operator stored correctly.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw tube of ground beef stored on top of a beer keg. Operator stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler fresh mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding) per operator removed from walk-in cooler and placed in unit at 3:00. Held out of temperature less than 1 hour operator placed ice in container not portion or prepared today Observed at pizza station sliced ham (54F) per operator held out of temperature less than two hours. Not portion or prepare today. Operator placed ham in ice.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink.
Show the remaining 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth in hand washing sink on cook line. Observed colander stored across hand washing sink at the bar.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Located at the bar.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw shrimp on walk-in freezer floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 109F
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of pineapple tidbits on dry storage shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw beef neck bones stored on top of a box of heavy cream. Operator stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top hard boiled eggs (44-46F - Cold Holding) per operator held out or temperature less than 1 hour not portion or prepared today. Operator placed in lower cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed colander stored across hand washing sink at the bar
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located by dish machine.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink - no hot water due to connection taking water to pasta boiler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar- tanks not secured.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee pizza maker with no hair restraint. Employee placed hat on head.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 114F
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple food containers with old labels stuck to the containers after cleaning
Working containers of food (flour) removed from original container not identified by common name.
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table - meatballs (103F - Hot Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes, employee reheated item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in kitchen - green cutting board soiled with mold like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink next to triple sink not accessible due to wall locker.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed at triple sink and dishwasher machiner. No quart test strip and no chlorine test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink - no hot water due to connection taking water to pasta boiler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar- tanks not secured.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hung on oven handle. Operator stored items correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at triple sink - shrimp thawing at room temperature 38F
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food utensils stored in hand wash sink at front line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on marinara sauce cooked from yesterday. Per operator, sauce cooked more than 24 hours.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. -Observed photocopies of employees training certification.
Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not labeled.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching cooked pizza with bare hands while cutting it.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at pizza station - Prosciutto (56F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed in colder part of cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to dishwasher machine.
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade.
No soap provided at handwash sink on cookline.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no hand bowl used to dispense quinoa at flip top cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.
Stored food not covered. Observed an uncovered container with cooked potatoes stored in walk in cooler from yesterday. Operator covered.
Aug 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.