POP'S PIZZA & SUBS
4865 NW 37 AVE, Miami FL 33142 · 305.450.03.29
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 23 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017005799 | Feb 2, 2017 | Mar 29, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over case of limes in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer near chest pizza oven soiled with old food debris.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handlers training is expired for the following employees: Modesto Falcon and Jairo Alvarado.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles over bar area and dining area showing water damage.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of chest freezer near pizza oven.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in coolers and freezers soiled.
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. No paper towels inside the restroom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced ham and sliced cheese held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside the cheese bucket.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Debris inside the oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2025.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler.
Nov 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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- From inspection on 2016-03-22: Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. - From follow-up inspection on 2016-03-23:
Dec 5, 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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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. Poster was provided to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Dec 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at the preparation reach in cooler at the cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the hood system.
Nov 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Form provided via email.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Fransisco Machuca manager certification expired on 10-09-23
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
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 provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the men's restroom.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at the preparation reach in cooler at the cook line.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in the kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the preparation reach in cooler at the cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the hood system.
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.