VESUVIO PIZZA AND PANINI
13081 SW 88 KENDALL DR, Miami FL 33186
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
SEP 24
JAN 25
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JAN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (74 F - Cold Holding); tomatoes sauce (60 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator these products are under time control, written procedures to use time not available.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sliced pizza held with time as a public health control without written procedure in premises. Time as a public health control form was sent to operator via email.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense food in garlic powder, red chili flakes, and oregano containers in shelf below flat top. Operator discarded no handle bowl 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 personal food stored above bags of flour below preparation table in back kitchen area. Operator removed personal food from below preparation table during time of inspection. Observed personal tablet on preparation table in back kitchen area. Operator removed tablet during time of inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator engaging in food preparation without hair restrain. Operator put on hair restraint during time of inspection.
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed onion scraps and flour on floor throughout kitchen. Operator swept floor during time of inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in back prep area in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled vents in reach in cooler across from preparation table in kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at mop sink to the left of three compartment sink.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above pizza dough. Operator removed beef from above pizza dough.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door not completely tight-fighting.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used to scoop cheese operator replaced with scoop with handle.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed person in charge handling food without hair restraint.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in back prep area in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in reach in cooler to the right of three compartment sink. Person in charge removed drinks from reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind pizza oven.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at mop sink to the left of three compartment sink.
Oct 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coached employee on proper procedures.
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 not time marked, as per employee pizza was cooked 35 minutes ago. Employee time marked during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled blender, also observed soiled plastic containers on rack above 3 compartment sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Camila Betancourt has been working more than 60 days.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on shredded cheese container, employee removed during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on standing units at preparation area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed rack with dust accumulated, also at the wall by 3 compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go bags stored on floor at front counter. Employee stored properly during inspection.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table at front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not identified with common name by bathroom.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed surface cleaner is snide spray bottle not properly labeled inside restroom.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at front counter. Operator placed boxes at 6 inches from floor.
Sep 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10 ppm). Operator added chlorine to the Triple compartment Sink final concentration (Chlorine 50 ppm).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (74 F - Cold Holding); tomatoes sauce (60 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator these products are under time control, written procedures to use time not available.
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. Observed cheese pizza under time control no time marked. As per operator was made 2.5 hours ago. Operator time marked the pizza.
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. Observed a new employee David Urbina hired less than one month ago no proof of food employee reporting agreement.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed the establishment has cheese pizza, tomatoes sauce and garlic in oil under time control, no written procedures available. The writing procedure was provided.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
May 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Merly M, as per operator working at the establishment for more than two months.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the unisex bathroom.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the prep counter.
Oct 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw philly steak stored beside breads located in the reach in cooler by the cookline. Observed raw shell eggs stored above marinara sauce located in the standing 2 door reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for Luis R,Albin M as per operator both working at the establishment for more than 2 months.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed for both standing reach in coolers.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed for both employees.
Food stored on floor. Observed jugs containing cooking oil stored on the floor by the steam table.
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