PIZZA RUSTICA
863 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · (305)674-8244
Last inspected Sep 12, 2025 · 5 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 to operator via email.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) inside WIC, as per cook from previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) inside WIC, as per cook from previous day. Observed cheese (49F - Cold Holding) container over filled at cook line reach in cooler, as per cook for approximately 1 hour prior.
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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.
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 to operator via email.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to cook via email.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training missing date of birth.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed several food containers not covered inside walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed marinara sauce not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plates not inverted at front counter.
Stored food not covered. Observed cut tomatoes not covered at walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket with sanitizer inside handsink located next to 3 compartment sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed Gasket in disrepair at reach in coolers throughout the establishment.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container with rice not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled by preparation area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored at front counter and preparation area.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceilings open rafters
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in cooler multiple food items on cardboard on the floor.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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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 pizzas, chicken wing, and potatoes at front counter. According to manager pizzas, chicken wings, and potatoes were placed 60 minutes ago. Operator added time marks at time of inspection.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Staff member did not know how to calibrate thermometer using the cold method. Coached him in correct procedure.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed large cutting board at three compartment sink area soiled with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris at bottom of hand washing sink at front counter.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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, they started signing it during inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal containers not stored inverted at three compartment sink area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large cutting board grooved at three compartment sink area.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster.
Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed cut tomatoes not covered at walk-in cooler.
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.