MIAMI'S BEST PIZZA

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. Observed at reach in cooler cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator from overnight. Operator removed to discard.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator from overnight. Operator removed to discard.

High Priority - 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 no time stamp available for garlic in oil at kitchen counter. As per operator was placed 1 hour ago. Operator placed time mark. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Bain Marie meatballs in marinara sauce (119F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator mixed contents to redistribute heat new meatballs in marinara sauce (167F - Hot Holding)

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to explain steps to calibrate probe thermometers. Coached employee on proper steps and final reading.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at various areas throughout kitchen.

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pots and containers stored on floor under drying rack at dish area. Operator removed and stored onto shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler a container of red onions stored on floor.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at white chest reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at oven at cook line.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter hand sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler gaskets throughout soiled.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters soiled with dust and grease build up.

High Priority - 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 for container of garlic oil at prep counter. As per operator for 1 hour. Operator placed time mark onto container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at front counter storage area hole in ceiling.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest reach in freezer.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at pizza making area hand sink.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at pizza making station where dough is stored.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line area walls soiled.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at pizza making area on floor under hand sink. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza sauce pizza sauce (51F - Cold Holding) on prep table at pizza station. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved sauce to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary testing strips for three compartment sink.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of sugar on table next to cook line. Operator removed bowl during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belongings stored on top of single service to go boxes.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in two white chest reach in freezers at pizza station.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets to reach in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) next to handwashing sink in kitchen area.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed throughout establishment. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw shelled eggs stored over containers of shredded cheese and cooked wings, operator removed and stored on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm). Operator removed solution from sink and diluted to proper ppm. 200ppm. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm). Operator began diluting solution to proper ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sink in salad station blocked by deli meat slicer. Operator removed to allow access. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink at cook line, sink used as dump sink for ice.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in containers of, sugar, flour, corn meal and spices through out the kitchen. Operator removed scoops during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen, floors soiled throughout and behind equipment.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers throughout kitchen soiled with old food debris and flour.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed under hand sink at cook line. Operator removed and stored on lower shelves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Tylenol stored on prep table. Operator removed and stored in office. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed employee open rear door and dump mop water onto ground. Coached employee on proper waste water disposal and mop sink usage.

High Priority - 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 items, mozzarella cheese and garlic in oil not time marked. As per operator was placed 1.5 hours ago. Operator placed time mark onto items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed at three compartment sink, Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm). Operator diluted solution. New Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at to go pick up section, hand sink blocked by meat slicer.

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a paint brush used as a basting brush in a container of garlic in oil.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a container of cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler across from cook line not date marked. As per operator was made the afternoon before on 4/10/24.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a condiment cup in a container of tuna salad. Operator removed and discarded cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in white chest reach in freezer.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line a laddle in standing water. Operator discarded the water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with form via email to print. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink area, mop stored in mop bucket. Operator removed mop and hung to dry. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored above sauces. The operator removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at the front counter, a box is blocking the front counter hand wash sink. The operator removed the box. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by the main pizza oven.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed foods stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cup with no handle using to scoop corn flour. The operator removed the cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed white chest freezer by the pizza oven gasket torn.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed flour container stored on the floor in kitchen area. The operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the Reach in cooler by the oven soiled with old food debris.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site