PIOLA RESTAURANT
1950 NW 87 AVE, Doral FL 33172 · 305-951-0223
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed a single fly by pizza station area.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine at bar area at 0ppm, staff provided new new sanitizer container, primed and retested at 100ppm
Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chlorine sanitizer old food residue at handwashing sink cook line, coached staff in proper use of handwashing sinks.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at the cook line area.
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Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed at one of the handwashing sinks at cook line, instructed staff to use the other unit while this unit is fix.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall, Observed two knifes stored at front counter in between sink and the wall, staff relocated the knife to be sanitized and stored correctly.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, staff removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed AC return reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at several prep tables.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer quad sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, staff provided new solution retested at 200ppm.
Aug 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine and not test strips available, also for quad sanitizer bucket and 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at preparation line and dry storage area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at rear dry storage area and preparation line.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quad sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, staff provided new solution retested at 200 ppm.
Aug 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine at bar area at 0ppm, staff provided new new sanitizer gallon, primed and retested at 50ppm
Live, small flying insects found. Observed a single fly by pizza station area.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed two bottles of Ortho ant killer stored in dry storage area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw marinated chicken stored over cheese, butter at walk-in cooler, staff relocated the raw chicken to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed (52F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (52F - Cold Holding) at flip top reach-in cooler unit front line, as per staff for less than four hours, staff relocated the products to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, staff proceeded to clean can opener.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool stored inside handwashing sink at front line, staff removed steel wool to dishwasher area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine and not test strips available, also for quad sanitizer bucket and 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at preparation line and dry storage area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon potion thawing in ROP packaging bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package, staff removed portion from ROP.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach next to ice machine on the rear.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at rear dry storage area and preparation line.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quad sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, staff provided new solution retested at 200 ppm.
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Obviously steel wool and towel stored at handwashing sink next to pizza oven.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine and not test kit available. Manager provided a new test kit.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived while conducting the routine inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two tank of CO not properly secured, manager secured tanks.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. O at preparation table salad station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed washed/sanitized working containers not air dried at rack next to 3 compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler door hinge in disrepair at unit across from cooking stove.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at unit under slicing machine.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at unit across from cooking stove.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table next to salad station.
Oct 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter installed at mop sink and not vacuum breakers.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serving raw beef carpaccio and raw smoked salmon not identified and link to consumer advisory.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door hinge in disrepair at front line preparation area.
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed a bottle of simple syrup stored in ice bin at bar area used to serve customers drinks.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef sr walking cooler. Manager relocated the products correctly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a bottle of simple syrup stored in ice bin at bar area used to serve customers drinks.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (45F - Cold Holding), cooked shredded chicken (53F - Cold Holding); cut ham (55F-58) as per operator all products were in the units for more than 24 hours the least.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (45F - Cold Holding), cooked shredded chicken (53F - Cold Holding); cut ham (55F-58) as per manager all products were in the units for more than 24 hours the least.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter installed at mop sink and not vacuum breakers.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serving raw beef carpaccio and raw smoked salmon not identified and link to consumer advisory.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed several scoops with not handle all throughout working units at front counter and cooking area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door hinge in disrepair at front line preparation area.
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 in contact with sugar in a container at bar area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler unit under preparation table front counter.
Mar 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade located near dish washing area soiled.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon under menu item "Toscanini" not marked as a raw item on menu under the consumer advisory. Salmon is Cold Smoked.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired quaternary chemical test kit for three compartment sink on 5/20. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for dish machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle near dish washing area with no label.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine near back dry storage area soiled with black mold like substance.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine exterior soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop inside shredded cheese container at the cook line. Observed bowl used as a scoop inside seasonings container in back dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in back dry storage area soiled. Observed ceiling tiles at the cook line soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards near reach in cooler located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed six sets of tongs on oven door handle at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on six plastic containers at dry rack area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust at pizza prep station.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in quaternary sanitizing solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing oil and working containers of salt, pepper, and seasonings with no label at the cook line.
Feb 8, 2024□ 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment does not carry correct testing kit (chlorine) for dish machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in back area dry storage a container of sugar not labeled. Observed at front of kitchen preparation area containers of flour, corn meal, sugar and almond flour not labeled.
Nov 17, 2023Warning 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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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at kitchen dish machine, no chlorine sanitizer available due to empty container. Manager replaced empty container with new container of chlorine sanitizer (50 ppm)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over prepared container of tiramisu. Observed container of shelled eggs stored over boxes of milk and creamer packages. Manager removed items and stored in correct order.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (45F - Cold Holding) pizza preparation area less than 4 hours. Chef placed shrimp into reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on menu under Toscanini Salad not marked with asterisk under the consumer advisory.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment does not carry correct testing kit (chlorine) for dish machine.
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. Manager provide employee reporting forms but no proof of forms signed by employees.
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. Employee training expired for all employees on October 1, 2023.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at kitchen area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food observed in small sugar container at preparation area of kitchen. Chef removed deli cup from sugar container.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in back area dry storage a container of sugar not labeled. Observed at front of kitchen preparation area containers of flour, corn meal, sugar and almond flour not labeled.
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