STEVE'S PIZZA
12101 BISCAYNE BLVD, North Miami FL 33181 · (305)891-0202
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 12 visits since September 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 found. Observed 3 flies landing on clean equipments by dishwasher area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $440
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025087823 | Sep 8, 2025 | Apr 23, 2026 | $440 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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. As per manager cheese pizza was out less than 1/2 hr ago.See stop sale. He marked the time.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, ham and pepperoni held for more than 24/hrs ins reach in cooler.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic container with cheese on the floor in kitchen area. Employee put it inside the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach inside reach in cooler.
Vending machine exterior soiled.
Sep 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed spaghetti cooked pasta at 50F and cooked eggplant at 48F cooling for more than 6/hrs according to operator.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed spaghetti cooked pasta at 50F and cooked eggplant at 48F cooling for more than 6/hrs according to operator.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on top food the preparation table.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles by triple sink.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes with pepperoni on the floor inside walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Sep 5, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 35 recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority4 Intermediate22 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed spaghetti cooked pasta at 50°F and cooked eggplant at 48°F cooling for more than 6/hrs according to operator.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiped hands with soiled towel then put shredded cheese on pizza, also observed employee drinking from open container and proceeded to handle utensils without washing hands
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensil in unclean water 97°F
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 flies landing on clean equipments by dishwasher area.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cloth cover bread.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed spaghetti cooked pasta at 50°F and cooked eggplant at 48°F cooling for more than 6/hrs according to operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham 52°F, shredded cheese 56°F on top of the pizza prep table. Manager put them inside ice container. Also observed cut tomatoes at 48°f, cooked chicken at 46°f, cut ham at 59°f and cooked eggplant at 50°f inside front area reach in cooler
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. Observed cheese pizza on the pizza cart without date marked. As per manager pizza was made 1/2hr ago. Manager put sticker with time mark.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dry food on slicer. Can opener soiled. Flour mixer soil.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink block with plastic lids.
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. No employee health agreement forms.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, sliced tomatoes held for more than 24/hrs without date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee using cup without handle to scoop ice for customers drinks. Observed plastic container without handle inside the flour container.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Shelving around kitchen soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on top food the preparation table.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from open container.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone above prep table at front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dishwasher employee no hair restraint.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles by triple sink.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes with pepperoni on the floor inside walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between wall and reach in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Open lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Mold like substance inside reach in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go pizza boxes on the floor by front counter.
Stored food not covered. Uncover container with ham inside reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ham thawing in standing water. Operator put it under running water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container not labeled.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Jun 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles in kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Mold like substance inside reach in cooler.
Jun 18, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. Observed a cheese pizza on the pizza rack with no time marked. As per manager less than 20 minutes. Pizza temperature 149°F. Manager put it on a four hours time mark.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Single service items stored in it.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles in kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by oven.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink missing draining pipe.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Mold like substance inside reach in cooler.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cheese pizza on top of the front counter not covered. See Stop Sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soil.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Single service items stored in it. Manager removed them.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: Pasta, chicken, Sliced ham, Sliced cheese held for more than 24hrs inside walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed cook line employee drinking from a cup without lid. Employee discarded.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by oven.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pasta, sausage held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler.
Ceiling tile missing.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by fryer in kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezer.
Oct 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing.ceiling tiles missing in kitchen prep area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair behind oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink at front corner counter with draining pipe disconnected.
Sep 5, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at front counter with condiments stored in it.
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 was provided to operator.
Ceiling tile missing.ceiling tiles missing in kitchen prep area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair behind oven.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink at front corner counter with draining pipe disconnected.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
Mar 18, 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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Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in preparation area. Inside kitchen
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind fryer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Sep 22, 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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Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceilings throughout the kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles throughout the kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Sep 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 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
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink at front counter was removed. Advised manager to reinstall the hand washing sink.
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 was provided to operator
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceilings throughout the kitchen
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher not sanitizing. PIC instructed him, how to do it.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles throughout the kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
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.