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PIZZA DAYS

448 OCEAN DR, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-986-9898

Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2331325
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed ants and roach killer boric powder and fruit fly spray present in establishment.
High priority/41-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2017023551Apr 3, 2017Jun 19, 2017$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5
Ceiling tile missing. Observed hole in ceiling over front counter.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic/10-07-4
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
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Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1st, 2025.
High priority/50-17-3
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding)at pizza station flip top. Employee placed cheese in walk in freezer for rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed tabletop can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling over front counter.
Basic/36-32-5
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in low boy at pizza station at 56F ambient. Employees removed all tcs food from cooler and stored in walk in cooler.
Basic/14-74-7
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Reach-in cooler/Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed the floor at walk in freezer soiled with ice cream.
Basic/36-10-4
Jun 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage
Basic/36-32-5/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxed with bread not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-47-4/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Feb 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink located next to 3 compartment sink block with a rack of bottle of water.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Jisel Aslen and Joseph Yigit working with no food handler certification.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage
Basic/36-32-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxed with bread not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-47-4
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink located at entrance of kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided via email to operator.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing by 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-36-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in disrepair throughout the reach in coolers.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink near three compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink near three compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets in disrepair, reach-in cooler gaskets at preparation area, and cooling unit at walk-in cooler leaking on to plastic container.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing on lights near electrical break panel.
Basic/38-07-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 13, 2023 · Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen. Time Extended
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom at second floor.
Basic/32-12-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 13, 2023 · Observed covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom at second floor. Time Extended
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no effective hair restraint handling food at front counter.
Basic/13-02-4/Return visit Nov 13, 2023 · Observed employee with no effective hair restraint handling food at front counter. Coached staff present on hair restraint. Time Extended
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing on lights near electrical break panel.
Basic/38-07-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 13, 2023 · Observed light shield missing on lights near electrical break panel. Time Extended
Sep 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed ants and roach killer boric powder and fruit fly spray present in establishment.
High priority/41-05-4/Warning
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. Provided person in charge with cleanup procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary chemical test strips available.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
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. Provided person in charge with employee reporting agreements.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom at second floor.
Basic/32-12-5/Warning
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no effective hair restraint handling food at front counter.
Basic/13-02-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic soda bottles stored not 6 inches off floor near ware washing sink and plastic container of sauce stored on floor at walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-47-4/Warning
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing on lights near electrical break panel.
Basic/38-07-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at kitchen area.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning

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.