Eat SafelyIn Florida
Home/Miami Shores/PIZZAFIORE

PIZZAFIORE

9540 NE 2ND AVE, Miami Shores FL 33138

Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats82
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2327697
Grade history
MAY 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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 by email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority7 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findings
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands at the three compartment sink with no soap and the. Wash hands at the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Inspector coached employees on where to wash every time and with soap.
High priority/12A-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw burger patties stored above whole green bell peppers Discussed with the operator, the proper storage of food. Provided the handout.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee wash hands at the three compartment sink with no soap and the. Wash hands at the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Inspector coached employees on where to wash every time and with soap.
Intermediate/53B-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at the three compartment sink with no soap and the. Wash hands at the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Inspector coached employees on where to wash every time.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 8 findings ▾
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout by email.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A black bustub stored on the hand washing by the cookline.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through the kitchen and by the large mixer by the walk in cooler.
Basic/36-73-4
Reach-in coolers and walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
The state's own report →
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed inside walk in cooler Alfredo sauce (47F - Cooling). As per operator for more than 6 hrs.
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed inside walk in cooler Alfredo sauce (47F - Cooling). As per operator for more than 6 hrs.
High priority/01B-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed red cutting board soiled with food debris. Operator laced on washing area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside walk on cooler.
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing behind front counter.
Basic/36-17-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at kitchen. Operator removed the tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at storage area.
Basic/22-16-4
May 7, 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 ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler across reach in freezer two doors not working and used as a dry storage. Observed reach in cooler gasket pizza station and reach in cooler gasket cook line soiled.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit May 7, 2025 · Observed gaskets at cook line still soiled. Time Extended
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed stored at preparation area and cook line.
Basic/21-10-4/Warning/Return visit May 7, 2025 · Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed stored at preparation area and cook line. Time Extended
Feb 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate15 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a box of raw shell eggs stored over RTE cooked pasta containers at reach in cooler by cook line. Employee removed eggs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic and oil (78F - Cold Holding) at pizza station. As per manager prepared less than three hours. Manager put ice for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/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 by email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at preparation area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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 employee hired more than 60 days Ramon Delgado.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a container with Philly steak as per manager prepared more than 24 hours not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and vents heavily dusty at preparation area,kitchen and cook line.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler across reach in freezer two doors not working and used as a dry storage. Observed reach in cooler gasket pizza station and reach in cooler gasket cook line soiled.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of mozzarella stored on floor at walk in cooler. Employee relocated correctly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed stored on top of ice machine. Employee clean ice scoop and stored inside ice machine correctly.
Basic/10-13-5/Warning
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
Basic/38-12-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan of walk in cooler soiled and dusty. Observed shelves soiled with grease at kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware utensils stored upright at front counter.
Basic/24-18-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at preparation area near reach in freezer two doors. Employee stored correctly.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service Togo foam plates not inverted across bread station. Employee inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed stored at preparation area and cook line.
Basic/21-10-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at preparation area.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area and kitchen.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a salt container not labeled at storage area. Employee labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Oct 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pasta inside reach in cooler across cook line. Operator removed the beef product.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic with oil (83F - Cold Holding) next to cook line. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator placed product inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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 cheese pizza at pizza station not time mark. As per employee for approximately 3 hrs. Employee properly marked product.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle.
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves soiled with grease at kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease next to cook line.
Basic/36-27-5
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener heavily soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. In kitchen
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen
Basic/36-73-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
Basic/38-12-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment and shelving heavily soiled with grease and debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open canned beverage in reach in cooler in service area.
Basic/12B-13-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed portioned key lime pie and cheesecake notdate labeled at display cooler at front counter.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with old food debris at window service station. Also observed soiled can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers door handles soiled with food debris at kitchen preparation station.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above soda station.
Basic/36-32-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys on shelves above kitchen preparation area.
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at pizza station.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-01-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven door handle.
Basic/10-20-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with old food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Basic/38-12-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. Also reach in cooler door gaskets soiled and storage shelves soiled with old grease at kitchen preparation area.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind triple sink soiled and throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation

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.