PIZZA MIA OF VERO BEACH
1115 21 ST, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 585-880-5104
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in kitchen
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017040615 | Jul 5, 2017 | Sep 14, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza sauce observed at 55f. Operator added ice. In service for 1 hour. Advised to add to time plan
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. Time was added
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara cups observed at 88f. In service for 2 hours. Operator moved to cooler to rapid chill
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to Store rags and bucket
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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. Operator had employees sign forms
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Torn screen on back door
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On shelf next to back door
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on single door cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Squeeze bottles next to hand sink have build up. Dry storage shelves have build up
Stored food not covered. Sugar bag in dry storage. Salad mix and cheese in walk in cooler
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Advised operator to remake
Jul 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door screen is torn
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cutters in standing water at 120f
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over dough in walk in
Jul 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Cook touched parm. Cheese and sprinkled on garlic knots. Educated cook
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach 71f, eggplant 69f cold holding. Advised to rapid chill
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used hand sink to fill up bucket
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door screen is torn
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cutters in standing water at 120f
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over dough in walk in
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato sauce found at 109-119f. Operator moved to reheat
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mia and Michael expired 11-5-24
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on tall stainless reach in
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Behind dumpster
Hole in or other damage to wall. In dough prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Dry storage shelves soiled in grease and old food debris. Multiple storage racks holding containers are soiled throughout kitchen.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old fryer, fence panels and posts stored out back
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Pizza cook removed pizza slice from oven and used bare hands to slide into box. Educated operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stainless scrubs in hand sink
Ceiling tile missing. In dough prep area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table
Equipment in poor repair. Door handle on walk in cooler is broken.
Food stored on floor. Zucchini and eggplant on floor of walk in cooler
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler/shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Stored food not covered. Bags of salt opened in dry storage Zucchini and eggplant in walk in cooler
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old fryer and equipment, furniture being stored outside
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked red sauce sitting on counter found at 51F. Advised operator to move into cooler.
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. Operator stated sauce and cheese has been out for for 1 hour.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green Cutting board with black substance
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator is utilizing time for control on cooked pizzas, various sauces and ricotta cheese without time plan. Provided plan.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in walk in cooler and reach in cooler
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Walk in cooler handle broken. 2. Tall stainless steel reach in cooler missing shield on front.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Stored food not covered. Meatball sitting on wire shelf in reach in cooler
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towel and ss scrub in sink.
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. Emailed a copy and instructions
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed a copy
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in walk-in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in bag of sugar
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone over prep table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door handle is broken
Food stored on floor. Jugs of fry oil
Open dumpster lid.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old oven and ice dispenser outside back of building
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.