TAURO PIZZA CORP
12700 SW 128 ST STE 101 - 102, Miami FL 33189
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
FEB 24
AUG 24
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OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed moldy/slimy cut cucumbers at sandwich cooler. Chef removed and discarded cucumbers.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Operator lifted hose above flood rim during time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose Bibb next to three compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blender top at hand wash sink at server station across from service window. Operator was coached on proper procedure and removed blender during time of inspection.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed Ribeye steak and Grilled outside skirt steak offered undercooked without consumer advisory. Consumer advisory was provided via email and was posted at host stand during time of inspection.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on shelf above steam table employee personal drink. Employee discarded drink during time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker stored on preparation table to the right of ice machine. Operator removed speaker from preparation table.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at ware wash area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed to the left of pantry food debris on floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at ice machine to the left of three compartment sink. Operator removed ice scoop during time of inspection. Observed scoop handle in ice at ice machine to the left of hand wash sink at server station across from service window. Operator removed scoop during time of inspection.
Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed soiled cloth linen on floor to the left of pantry station. Employee discarded soiled cloth during time of inspection.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed at pizza station chopped ham stored in a non food grade to go bag. Employee removed ham from non food grade bag.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris at prep table.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter service window not smooth and easily cleaned.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee at cook line engaging in food preparation not wearing a hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers on shelf next to oven at prep area wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fry oil stored on the floor at dry storage area. Employee removed items and placed on shelf.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in ice bin at server area. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at ice machine at kitchen area. Employee removed ice scoops.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in cooler next to fryers soiled with debris.
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at cook line next to microwave. Employee drained water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container of flour not labeled as such under prep table at prep area.
May 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees changing gloves without washing hands, manager had employed wash hands, and put new gloves on.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ham stored in to go bags at flip top at pizza station. Manager removed item and stored in food grade containers.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed four portions of raw salmon thawed in ROP packaging.
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. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200plus ppm. Employee diluted solution with a final reading of 50ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at preparation table soiled with debris.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe Catalan cream made on site without production date at reach in cooler by server area. Manager wrote production date during inspection.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup at dish machine.
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 four portions of raw salmon thawed in ROP packaging.
In-use utensils stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed scraper stored between three compartment sink and wall. Manager removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board at preparation area. Manager removed towel.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves at dry storage soiled with dust debris.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth used by employee. Manager removed wiping cloths.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 31 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
8 High priority5 Intermediate18 Basic
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Employee handled broom and swept floor and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee was coached to put on new gloves between tasks. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed moldy/slimy cut cucumbers at sandwich cooler. Chef removed and discarded cucumbers.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw salmon stored over unwashed vegetables at walk in cooler. Operator moved the raw salmon to the bottom of the rack.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored on top of mozzarella cheese in walk in cooler and raw eggs stored over ready to eat foods at reach in cooler preparation area. And at reach in cooler drawer raw chicken stored next to ham and cheese. Chef relocated products properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the products.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 portions of commercially processed tres leches stored in beverage cooler in dining room with expiration date of 7/14/24. Employee removed product.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (122F - hot holding); chicken soup (130F - hot holding); cooked potatoes (120F - hot holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the oven to be reheated. Final temperature chicken soup (186 F - Reheating); white rice (167 F - Reheating).
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer above 200 ppm. Chef adjusted sanitizer to 100 ppm.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee with no knowledge of minimum cooking temperature of eggs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot in hand washing sink by three compartment sink. Chef removed pot.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed individually portioned rice pudding in beverage cooler in dining room prepared on site, not labeled. As per operator, product on hand for 2 days.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go bowl being used as a scoop inside bucket of condiment under preparation cook line. Manager discarded bowl.
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 raw salmon inside of reduced oxygen package bearing the label thawing in walk in cooler. Operator opened individual packages.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license posted. Operator states she will print and post.
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 employees open cup with water on top of chest freezer at kitchen entrance. Operator discarded cup.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellular phone stored over food preparation area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet at preparation area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket to sandwich line cooler torn. Informed manager of disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of milk stored on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloths under cutting boards at cook line and prep table at entrance of kitchen. Operator removed towels.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave oven at cook line soiled.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at sandwich line cooler. And Observed heavy grease build up on interior of hood over flat top of hot line.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in sandwich cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked pork shoulder in pan on counter top, improperly thawing out. As per chef, taken out of freezer to thaw on the counter top earlier in the day. Chef put in walk in cooler to properly thaw out.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed shelving in walk in cooler and at dry storage area with accumulation of dust and grease.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Chef removed bucket from floor.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean cups before washing hands,front counter.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed for employee at the front counter.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed oranges for juicing washed and placed in original box as per operator, operator rewashed and placed in clean sanitized container.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cilantro stored in shopping bags located in the walk-in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw whole fish stored above maduros,located in the walk-in freezer.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200ppm,operator diluted to 100 ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed jug containing milk stored in the front counter unit.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline.
Food stored on floor. Observed for buckets containing grits, beans opposite unisex employee bathroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the unisex employee bathroom.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed drain pipe broken,3 compartment sink.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate11 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. Walk-in cooler: cooked pork (53F - Cooling)as per operator from yesterday.;cooked chicken,as per operator from yesterday. (46F - Cooling); cooked beef,as per operator from yesterday. (46F - Cooling);
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cilantro cabbage stored in shopping bags located in the walk-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler,standing unit,kitchen: mashed potatoes,as per operator from yesterday (48F - Cooling)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler,standing unit,kitchen: mashed potatoes,as per operator from yesterday (48F - Cooling) Walk-in cooler: cooked beef,as per operator from 2 days ago (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding)
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed items in the walk-in cooler covered when cooling.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at approximately 52 F for standing reach in cooler,kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for food containers stored on shelves,ware washing area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler, prep unit #2 gaskets torn and in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed jug containing cooking oil stored on the dry storage floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and steam table.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in the prep area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of convection oven soiled. Observed interior of microwave soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,drawer units.
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed togo food containers stored on the dry storage floor.
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