PIZZERIA BANCHERO
6995 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33141
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Empanadas: chicken, beef and ham and cheese held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance in ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.microwave soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coo gasket soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling above 3 compartment sink damaged.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent at entrance of kitchen soiled with black mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal containers on shelf above 3 compartment sink not inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board near slicer with deep cuts and no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic bottles of orange juice and apple juice stored on floor at front counter. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw breaded beef stored over cheese in double door reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at entrance of kitchen. Employee provided paper towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used to scoop sugar from container.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans above 3 compartment sink not inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards near slicer with deep cuts.
Food stored on floor. Observed bay of onions stored on floor inside kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under white cutting board in prep area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves inside of double door reach in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes at take out station stored on floor.
Jan 29, 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
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken Milanese stored over cheese inside of reach in cooler in kitchen.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing backflow preventer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles with sanitizer not labeled at front counter.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in kitchen with deep cuts.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair in front of women's restroom.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor near side door entrance.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled spoon stored inside of hand wash sink in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards near slicer with deep cuts.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair in front of woman's restroom.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic jugs of oil stored on floor near chest freezer. Observed case of plastic water bottles stored on floor at bar area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of chest freezer in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed gaskets in 2 door reach in cooler soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at bar area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handling dirty dishes and then, plating food without washing his hands. Employee was explained about the correct process.,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old debris on can opener. Employee washed, rinsed and sanitized the can opener.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple dirty coffee mugs and coffees cups inside the hand sink located at the front.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed painting brush used to spread oil on food containers.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed groove cutting board used to cut garnishes.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.
Stored food not covered. Observed sugar bag completely open. Employee closed the bag.
Feb 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed opening on the top of exit door.
Shelving with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed underneath the prep table.
Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas without covers inside reach in cooler.
Dec 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded.
0 High priority9 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. 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 in charge Antonella Granata working in the establishment for 2 months.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old debris on can opener.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing the dirty towels in the hand sink located at the front.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration.
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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at the front counter. Employee restocked the station.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Form was provided.
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. Josefina Pilar Perrig, Juan Manuel Arashiro, Carlos Aguilera, German Toia, Lorena D Simone, all working in the establishment for more than 2 months.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine located at the front.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometers in some reach in coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease and debris on hood filters and on reach in cooler gaskets.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed opening on the top of exit door.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food residues inside reach in cooler.
Shelving with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed underneath the prep table.
Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas without covers inside reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing at room temperature.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel left at the bar counter. Employee placed them in sanitizer solution.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed accumulation of cardboards and one container blocking the exit.
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.