Hallandale Beach, Broward County

PIOLA RESTAURANT

1703 E HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Mar 23, 2026
City
Hallandale Beach
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 24461858

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Smoked salmon; (69F - Cold Holding)Marinara sauce; (64F - Cold Holding)Cut Cherry tomatoes; Meat Sauce (65F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (65F - Cold Holding); Cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24461856

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoked salmon; (69F - Cold Holding)Marinara sauce; (64F - Cold Holding)Cut Cherry tomatoes; Meat Sauce (65F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (65F - Cold Holding); Cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Food items not prepped or portioned today. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-05-6

Detail 24461857

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived during inspection Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24461855

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee moved drinks bottle to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24461854

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed carton boxes of tomatoes on kitchen floor Employee Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

01B-02-5

Detail 24171268

High Priority - 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. Beverage Air Double drawers cooler under prep Table in cook line - ; Cooked Ziti (79F - Cold Holding); Cooked Spaghetti (78F - Cold Holding), Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed gasket torn. See Stop Sale Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24171262

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beverage Air Double drawers cooler under prep Table in cook line- ; Cooked Ziti (79F - Cold Holding); Cooked Spaghetti (78F - Cold Holding), Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed gasket torn. See Stop Sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24171265

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade soiled. Cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24171270

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine chemical test kit Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24171260

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink In kitchen. Replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

05-06-4

Detail 24171259

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24171267

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 24171269

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing dangling bracelet. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24171264

Basic - Gasket in Beverage Air double drawers in cook line torn. Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24171263

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

38-07-4

Detail 24171261

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 shield missing in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24171266

Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 9

03D-02-5

Detail 23564396

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beverage Air Double Drawers- ; Cooked Ziti (55F - Cooling) Per Cook food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See Stop sale.

12A-13-4

Detail 23564395

High Priority - 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. Employee used personal and proceeded to grab a clean container and touched containers of cooked foods without removing gloves nor washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23564399

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beverage Air Double Drawers- ; Cooked Ziti (55F - Cooling) Per Cook food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See Stop sale

03E-02-5

Detail 23564401

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Steam Table- Lentil Soup (128F - Reheating); Meatballs (127F - Reheating). Per cook food items in unit less than 2 hours. Cook reheating. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 23564398

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine chemical test kit. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23564403

Basic - 1) Bag of carrots stored on floor in walk in cooler. 2) Cases of cooked clams stored on floor in walk in cooler. Employee elevated. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23564397

Basic - Gasket in Continental reach in cooler under cook line flip top torn.

38-07-4

Detail 23564400

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 shield missing in kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-09-5

Detail 23564402

Basic - Walk in cooler floor not in good condition.

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 13

12A-08-4

Detail 23308821

High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. No hot water in any of the hands washing sink resulting in employees wash their hands with cold water.

01B-02-5

Detail 23308831

High Priority - 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. Salad Station- ; Fresh Mozzarella (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked Quinoa (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Shrimps (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked eggs (50F - Cold Holding). Per Manager good items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale

03A-02-5

Detail 23308825

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad Station- ; Fresh Mozzarella (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked Quinoa (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Shrimps (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked eggs (50F - Cold Holding). Per Manager good items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale

41-27-4

Detail 23308826

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine solution 200 PPM. Manager remade to 100PPM. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23308820

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.

31B-02-4

Detail 23308822

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to dishwashing machine in kitchen. Manager replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23308829

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 23308828

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water provided at any of the hands washing sinks in kitchen. Manager turned on when arrived. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23308827

Basic - 1) Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2) Interior of oven soiled

36-34-5

Detail 23308823

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23308830

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in beverage Air 2 drawers across from stove torn.

38-07-4

Detail 23308819

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 shield missing in kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23308824

Basic - Stored food not covered. Employee covered ice cream container during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

12A-07-5

Detail 22626259

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves to make a salad for a customer without washing hands first. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site

09-01-4

Detail 22626256

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched lettuce and croutons with bare hands to make salad for customer. Salad discarded.

03B-01-6

Detail 22626260

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. / Fryer- ; Cooked chicken (112-120F - Hot Holding) Per cook food items in unit less than 2 hours. Chef reheated. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 22626252

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager provided. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22626255

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sinks in kitchen and pizza station. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22626257

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled sanitizer bottle. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22626253

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in container of flour on rack at entrance door of kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22626251

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22626258

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hairnet during inspection. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 22626254

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield missing in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 17

12A-13-4

Detail 22277151

High Priority - 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. Employee used personal phone and proceeded to handle a clean plate without first washing hands. He immediately washed hands after. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22277144

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beverage Air lowboy in hallway-; Milk (49-50F - Cold Holding). Per manager food item in unit less than4 hours. Manager moved to glass reach in to quick chill. 2) Pizza station- ; Cut tomatoes (49-50F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours from glass reach in. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed pan shorter than the rest. Manager moved to a deeper pan. Corrective Action Taken

41-15-5

Detail 22277147

High Priority - 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. Chlorine 200 ppm. Chef remade to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 22277155

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

31A-09-4

Detail 22277156

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand-washing sink blocked with trays utensils and lids in kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22277152

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine

08B-38-4

Detail 22277145

Basic - Bags of ice stored on floor in walk in freezer Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22277143

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in container of cheese. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22277153

Basic - Ceiling tiles/ ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.

36-36-4

Detail 22277149

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 1 tile in kitchen.

10-20-4

Detail 22277148

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored on oven handle. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22277154

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.. Ameritav range.

23-03-4

Detail 22277141

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf next to Atosa double doors reach in soiled with dust. Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22277140

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean containers on shelf above triples sink. Employee removed and re washed. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22277146

Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of Lasagna in Atosa refrigerator entrance of kitchen. Containers of flour and salt not covered on lower shelf entrance of kitchen.Manager covered. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22277150

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen spinach thawed in stating water next to triple sink. Employee removed water and used immediately. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22277142

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen.

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 21856476

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw octopus stored above container of bean sprouts in Atosa 2 doors reach in. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21856473

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in container of cheese in flip top across from stove. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21856475

Basic - Containers of oil stored on floor in kitchen by triple sink. Employee elevated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21856474

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in double drawers across from stove in kitchen torn.

10-20-4

Detail 21856477

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 21641386

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Quinoa (46-48F - Cold Holding 2) Lowboy 2 drawer- ; Cooked pasta (45-46F - Cold Holding); Cooked mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours from walk in cooler. Manager moved to walk in cooler to quick Chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: No TCS. Unit not fixed. Time Extended

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 21637802

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Quinoa (46-48F - Cold Holding 2) Lowboy 2 drawer- ; Cooked pasta (45-46F - Cold Holding); Cooked mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours from walk in cooler. Manager moved to walk in cooler to quick Chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21637805

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowls placed in hand sink at kitchen entrance. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21637801

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21637807

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle stored in container of quinoa. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21637803

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water stored on floor in beverage storage. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21637800

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar. Sign provided. Manager posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21637804

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari thawed in standing water next to triple sink. Manager placed under running water. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21637806

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee stored in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21637799

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil not labeled. Cook labeled Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-14-5

Detail 20715884

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Melissa certification expired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 20715883

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer to door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Some Ice build up behind walk in freezer door. Time Extended

Dec 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 20711749

High Priority - 2 Live, small flying insects landing on glass case in pizza station. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20711752

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza station cold holding unit ; ham slices (45°F); cooked mushrooms (47°F); cooked chicken (46°F) held under 30 minutes ago per cook. Operator moved to reach in cooler for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-27-4

Detail 20711751

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth at 200ppm chlorine. Operator remade to 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 20711750

Intermediate - 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. Melissa certification expired. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20711748

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dining room. Operator labeled sanitizer Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20711747

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer to door. Warning

Jul 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-34-5

Detail 20343331

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with dust in cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-14: Needs cleaning Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20343332

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn or disrepair in reach in cooler in pizza station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-14: Time Extended

Jul 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 20339077

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line flip top cooler ; ground beef , cut tomatoes , marina sauce (45-47°F) held under 4 hours ago. Operator placed foods on ice during inspection. As per operator equipment not getting ventilation, operator moved equipment. Walk in cooler , diced tomatoes 45°f, cooked chicken 46°f, cheese 44°f, cooked mushrooms 45°f. Operator stated walk in cooler door was left open for delivery. Will recheck on call back inspection. Advised operator to monitor walk in cooler and moved foods to another cooler if temperature does not drop. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20339073

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager arrived during inspection. Crystal need certification Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20339076

Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with dust in cook line. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20339079

Basic - Dust on fan guard inside walk in cooler. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20339080

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on top cutting board in cook line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20339075

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn or disrepair in reach in cooler in pizza station. Warning

38-04-4

Detail 20339074

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Not enough lighting inside walk in freezer. Warning

21-08-4

Detail 20339078

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth at 0 ppm quaternary, operator remade to 200ppm quaternary. Corrected On-Site Warning