ROTELLI'S PIZZA & PASTA
11401 NW 12TH STREET # E 500, Miami FL 33172 · 786 507 0900
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pico de gallo (55F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (58F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding), as per chef prepared since yesterday.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $460
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016051318 | Oct 10, 2016 | Jan 13, 2017 | $300 |
| 1--2016020814 | Apr 8, 2016 | Jun 16, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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/ Manager arrived at the time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at rear by dry storage area exit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout kitchen and ware washing area.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed chlorine sanitizer some auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some cooling units gaskets soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed under dishwasher machine area.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine at 0ppm, while conducting inspection technician regulated machine retested at 500ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw marinated raw shell eggs stored over cheese at walk in cooler
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Coached staff on proper sanitation practices, staff made a new sanitizer solution bucket retested at 50 ppm
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed over rear door exit area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed over kitchen cook line area.
Food stored on floor. Observed several boxes of food item stored on the floor at walk-in freeze4, staff relocated items to rack.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed under dishwasher area.
Mar 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line preparation table.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on the soiled gaskets at most of cooling units at coo line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles not labeled.
Mar 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine at 0ppm.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ready to eat bread stored inside non food grade plastic bag at pizza station. Staff removed the bread from the bag.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pico de gallo (55F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (58F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding), as per chef prepared since yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (55F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (58F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding), as per chef prepared since yesterday.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener bladed soiled.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers several meat cut to order and not linked to the consumer advisory in the menu. Staff corrected and linked the menu item to consumer advisory.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at walk-in cooler/freezer.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above entrance of walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed serving plates stored not inverted at rack at kitchen cooking line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line preparation table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside walk-in collet/freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on the soiled gaskets at most of cooling units at coo line.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed hot/cold water faucet at handwashing sink inverted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on the above mop sink area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles not labeled.
Feb 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damaged ceiling tiles at hall dry goods storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/dusted tile ceilings, AC vents and AC returns all throughout kitchen preparation area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at corner of 3 compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout kitchen preparation tables.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind mop sink area.
Jan 6, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 the only certified food manager Said Jeromimo Sabonge 03/28/2019 expired, not other certified food manager onsite.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues at both handwashing sink at kitchen area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Jose leal with an expired food manager certificate.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at handwashing sink next to dishwasher machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a moldy/slimy substance at ice machine/bin
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damaged ceiling tiles at hall dry goods storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/dusted tile ceilings, AC vents and AC returns all throughout kitchen preparation area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed serving plates stored not inverted at rack at kitchen cooking line.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed serving/cooking utensils stored inside dirty container.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at corner of 3 compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout kitchen preparation tables.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind mop sink area.
Nov 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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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 the only certified food manager Said Jeromimo Sabonge 03/28/2019 expired, not other certified food manager onsite.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues at both handwashing sink at kitchen area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Jose leal with an expired food manager certificate.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at handwashing sink next to dishwasher machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a moldy/slimy substance at ice machine/bin
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damaged ceiling tiles at hall dry goods storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/dusted tile ceilings, AC vents and AC returns all throughout kitchen preparation area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed serving plates stored not inverted at rack at kitchen cooking line.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed serving/cooking utensils stored inside dirty container.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at corner of 3 compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout kitchen preparation tables.
Food stored on floor. Observed trays of seafood stored on the floor at walk in cooler. Chef relocated items to racks
Stored food not covered. Observed containers of several sauces prepared more than 24 hours not covered at walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind mop sink area.
Mar 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed establishment with some marked clam tags and some with none.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade located in back prep area soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine chemical test kit expired 12/23 for three compartment sink and dish washing machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles located at the cook line soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed three grooved cutting boards located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven next to cook line with soiled interior.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket located across cook line soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of salt and pepper, squeeze bottle containing oil not labeled at the cook line.
Mar 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over bags of ice inside walk in freezer. Operator removed pork and placed items in correct order.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed corn (46F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) and chick peas (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near cook line. As per operator, products have been there since last night. Operator discarded items immediately.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (46F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) and chick peas (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near cook line. As per operator, products have been there since last night. Operator discarded immediately.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed establishment with some marked clam tags and some with none.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade located in back prep area soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at bar area with metal container inside. Operator removed immediately.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine chemical test kit expired 12/23 for three compartment sink and dish washing machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located in back prep area. Operator restocked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles located at the cook line soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed three grooved cutting boards located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed three boxes of raw chicken on floor inside walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven next to cook line with soiled interior.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket located across cook line soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth located on prep table / reach in cooler near cook line not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of salt and pepper, squeeze bottle containing oil not labeled at the cook line.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam tags not marked with last date served. Observed establishment is not consistently marking tags with last date served. Observed some tags marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed slicer blade soiled with accumulated old food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in pasta prep area used as storage.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed hand sink soiled with accumulated debris. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed flour, and sugar containers in dry storage area stored uncovered.
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.