PIZZERIA MONACO
5950 W 16 AVE, Hialeah FL 33012 · 7864430700
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of preparation table at kitchen garlic butter (78F - Cold Holding), according to to employee placed out 2 hours ago. Employee put garlic butter inside reach in cooler for proper storage.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023003536 | Sep 22, 2022 | Feb 10, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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 pizza sauce not date marked and held more than 24 hours inside standing unit at kitchen. Operator dated during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area, operator provided during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified at front counter.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food not identified and segregated from establishment food inside standing unit across preparation table at kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water at 89°F at front counter, operator removed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed mold-like substance on shelves on standing unit across preparation table at kitchen.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed chest freezer holding food not protected on hallway next to bathroom.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of preparation table at kitchen garlic butter (78F - Cold Holding), according to to employee placed out 2 hours ago. Employee put garlic butter inside reach in cooler for proper storage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastics funnel inside hand sink at kitchen Operator removed funnel.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed test strips used to measure PH on water.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathroom, no paper towels available.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bathroom hand sink.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored ice scoop with handle upwards.
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed single serve containers stored inside bathroom.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed chest freezer holding fruit pulp and empanadas on hallway next to bathrooms unsecured.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees no washing hands before put gloved on, handle money, put gloves on to serve food. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and glove use.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot and towels inside hand wash sink at kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided soap.
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. Observed one certificate expired 05/22/2025 for Milaidis Blanco.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink, plastic handle inside sink. Operator discarded item.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice bucket ice scoop touching ice inside reach in freezer. Operator stored scoop properly.
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed SS boxes stored inside bathroom.
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside ice cream freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler pizza prep soiled. Also hood filters soiled.
Feb 20, 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
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed package of wipes stored in hand washing sink. Employee removed item from inside hand wash sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing rings and wrist watch while preparing food.
Food stored on floor. Observed sack with flour stored on the kitchen floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container at kitchen no labeled with name. Employee kayaked flour container.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed paint stirring stick inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed item from in hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Employee provided paper towels
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice puddings prepared the day before no date labeled, Employee labeled rice puddings with preparation date.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in standing water inside metal container. Manager stored ice cream scoop in ice cream with handle upwards.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve cups stored on the floor. Em stored single serve cups six in ab the floor.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed small chest freezer by restroom with ice cream container and fruit pulp bags no secured.
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.