TAURO PIZZA
13920 SW 139 CT, Miami FL 33186
Last inspected Jan 2, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
AUG 23
MAR 24
DEC 24
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle using a commissary that does not have sewer approval. Received notification from DERM that septic tank being used by MFDV to discharge waste water.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraint while preparing pizzas.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
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Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Operator discarded it.
Dec 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee drank water then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee was coached to wash hands after drinking water from a bottle.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water reached 78°F after water running for about 5 minutes.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reached 78°F after water running for about 5 minutes.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraint while preparing pizzas.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Operator discarded it.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Nov 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer with the ice cream.
Aug 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle using a commissary that does not have sewer approval. Received notification from DERM that septic tank being used by MFDV to discharge waste water.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ham stored inside supermarket bags in the reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed several TCS food products improperly stored in a facility not licensed as a food service establishment. Observed evidence that food had been previously prepared inside a bathroom and also inside a mop sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham at 47° F inside supermarket bags inside the reach in cooler. As per person in charge ham was placed inside the ric around 11:00 am. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham at 47° F inside supermarket bags inside the reach in cooler. As per person in charge ham was placed inside the ric around 11:00 am. Stop sale issued.
Water supply does not meet the requirements of a public water supply. As per inspection of Miami Dade report: Sample results are out of compliance and a follow up will be conducted to re-sample for Nitrates and total coliforms in raw water.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. The employee that cleans the utensils and blenders does not know the correct order to use the 3 compartment sink.
Failure to provide water system sample reports onsite. As per Miami Dade Sample results are out of compliance and a follow up will be conducted to re-sample for Nitrates and total coliforms in raw water.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a chlorine container stored on hand wash sink. Operator removed it.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required. Observed the MFDV is connected to a well water of a place that does not have the well water testing available.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.Observed the MFDV is connected to a well water of a place that does not have the well water certificate and the sample result of the Miami Dade is revealed that Sample results are out of compliance and a follow up will be conducted to re-sample for Nitrates and total coliforms in raw water.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed a room complete enclosed with four white reach in freezers with ice cream., hot dogs, pepperoni,cheese, chorizo, bacon, and shrimps, two reach in coolers with pizza, preparation table, stove, three compartment sink, bathroom with mop sink connected to an unapproved well water. As per Miami Dade the water sample results are out of compliance.
Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on the floor, also a bag of flour was stored on the floor of the storage room outside the MFDV.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer with the ice cream.
Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor under the oven. Operator removed them from the floor. Also observed boxes for pizza and single plates stored on the floor on the storage room
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed next to the 3 compartment sink where the milk shake are served.
Aug 25, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the blenders and utensils not sanitized after cleaning. The Employee doesn't know the correct order to use the three compartment sink.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Observed the MFDV is connected to a well water of the place that doesn't have the well water testing available.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. The employee that cleans the utensils and blenders doesn't know the correct order to use the three compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blender stored on hand wash sink. Operator removed the blender.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required. Observed the MFDV is connected to a well water of the place that doesn't have the well water testing available.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed the MFDV is connected to a well water of the place that doesn't have the well water testing available.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a single service article box stored on floor under preparation table.
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.