SALVATORE PIZZA & GRILL
1548 W 84 ST, Hialeah FL 33014 · 305-821-8200
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 live flies over toasted bread and hot holding units located at the waitress station.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018064583 | Nov 27, 2018 | May 14, 2019 | $400 |
| 1--2018057610 | Nov 5, 2018 | Apr 24, 2019 | $400 |
| 1--2017028678 | Jun 16, 2017 | Jul 20, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked raw shell eggs stored inside metal containers with others shell eggs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Located at the dry storage room.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw shell eggs on the walk in cooler floor. Also cases of fries on walk in freezer floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils in standing water at 107°F. Operator discarded the water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located across the cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Croutons container, operator properly labeled it.
Oct 29, 2025□ 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair, located at the front line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line.
Oct 20, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 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 dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitizer solution of 0 ppm.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair, located at the front line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it.
Oct 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 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 dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitizer solution of 0 ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in drawer reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair, located at the front line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on kitchen floor, operator properly stored it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the cook line.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked shell eggs than touched cleaned utensils without change gloves and washed hands. Instructed operator regarding the hand wash procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was replaced during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cole slow (43F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (43F - Cold Holding); white rice (40F - Cold Holding); was prepared from more than 24 hours as per operator with no date market.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under kitchen equipment.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled, shelves next to the fryers.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, located in front of 3 compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At the kitchen area.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Woman bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed vertical reach in cooler under disrepair.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drain on hand sink located in front of three compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 live flies over toasted bread and hot holding units located at the waitress station.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw pork in reach in cooler, operator properly stored it.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (77F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (76F - Cold Holding) on kitchen counter for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed in reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing towels on hand sink located at the front line. Coughed employee regarding the hand sink purposes.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located next to ice machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located next to ice machine.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At the kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans (42F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler was cooked from more than 24 hrs as per operator, with no date marked.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Woman bathroom.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plate and bowl no inverted located at the preparation line.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed vertical reach in cooler under disrepair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink located next to ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter soiled, walk in cooler doors handle, hand sink soiled located at the front line next to coffee machine.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers stored on kitchen shelves.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drain on hand sink located in front of three compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the cook line.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 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 dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitizer solutions at 0 ppm. Operator prime the chlorine during inspection, recheck 100 ppm.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup cooked with more than 24 hours as per operator without labeled it. Operator labeled it during inspection.
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