SPIZZIGO PIZZA AND GELATO
11402 NW 41 ST, Miami FL 33178 · 3054709262
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at prep table can opener blade soiled.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dishwasher soiled.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup in dishwasher at warewashing area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at cook line employee engaging in food preparation not wearing a hair restraint.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed at three door reach in cooler at prep area gasket torn.
Mar 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1st, 2025, more than sixty days.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification expired for Salvatore on 02-10-26.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at prep table can opener blade soiled.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dishwasher soiled.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup in dishwasher at warewashing area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at cook line employee engaging in food preparation not wearing a hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed at three door reach in cooler at prep area gasket torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler at cook line near fryer heavily soiled with mold like substance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelf in three door reach in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table at kitchen area soiled with food debris.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup at dish machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiled and A/C vents at kitchen area soiled with dust debris.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed sauté pans over three compartment sink at kitchen area not inverted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior bottom of white region and freezer cracked and in poor condition. Ob gasket at reach in cooler at preparation area torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers of vegetable oil stored on the floor under a prep table at the kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of black microwave at cook line soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both men and women's bathroom no handwashing sign posted.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of triple door low boy reach in cooler next to white standing freezer at cook line soiled with debris.
Stored food not covered. Observed a container of raw marinated chicken at reach in cooler at prep area not covered.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2024.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at pizza station. Paper towels were provided.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a/c vents and ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles on floor at coffee station.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink at cookline detached from wall.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at three compartment sink at cookline.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed chef touch raw tuna and start working with clean utensils without washing hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 bags of reduced oxygen packages of tuna fully thawed at reach-in cooler at cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at pizza station.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at pizza station.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lentils and cooked lasagna at reach in freezer at preparation area not date marked. As per chef, cooked the day before.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a/c vent soiled at kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed frying pans stored on top of three compartment sink and plates stored on shelf next to three compartment sink not stored inverted at cook line. Observed pots not stored inverted on top of reach-in cooler next to cook line,
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 5 bags of reduced oxygen packages of tuna fully thawed at reach-in cooler at cook line. Coached chef on correct procedure.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees doing food preparation wearing watches at cook line and preparation table. Coached chef on correct procedure.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed at reach in freezer gasket in disrepair at preparation area, gasket at reach-in freezer near entrance to kitchen, gasket at reach in cooler at cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in both cocoa powder and in bread crumb container with handle touching product. Chef positioned scoops properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth towel under cutting board at cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler at cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at women and mens bathroom and pizza station.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel lining food containers of grilled onions, basil and parsley located at top portion of reach in cooler, across from cookline.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating food service establishment operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2023. At time of inspection observed 2 food employees engaged in food preparation and food service of 4 customers. Operator renewed license at time of inspection, update database and observed license dated October 1, 2024.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb located on wall near triple sink at warewashing area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic deli cup stored in a container of pasta noodles, at reach in cooler drawers under cookline. Chef removed plastic cup from pasta container.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulation of dust located at kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on top shelf above prep cooler, not kept inverted. Observed frying pans on top storage rack, above triple sink near cookline, not kept inverted.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses located at kitchen cookline. Chef removed tongs from oven door handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 128F - 88F located in front of grill station at cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler located across from fryer station.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel lining food containers of parsley and basil located at prep cooler. Chef removed paper towel, replaced with deli paper.
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. Email to manager at time of inspection.
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. Discussed and email to manager at time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on top shelving above prep cooler, not kept inverted, located across from cookline. Chef wrapped plates in plastic wrap to protect the stack of plates.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on kitchen floor, under handwash sink near cookline. Employee removed all plastic containers of cooking oil from kitchen floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scooping utensils in standing water at 57F located at bar counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located in men's restroom used by food employees and customers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at pizza station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a flour container stored on shelving above three compartment sink, next to cookline, not properly identified. Observed squeeze bottles of white wine and oil not properly identified, stored at prep cooler, near cookline.
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.