Kendall, Miami-Dade County

DIPAPAS ITALY

9871 N KENDELL DR, Kendall, FL 33176

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
4 High Priority
Feb 23, 2026
City
Kendall
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 13

14-86-1

Detail 24388228

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of chopped basil inside reach in cooler across from cook line.

14-31-5

Detail 24388233

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken wings stored directly inside non food grade bag inside walk in cooler.

08A-20-5

Detail 24388229

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken wings stored over raw squid inside walk in cooler.

01B-13-4

Detail 24388232

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 sea bass thawed completely inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach in cooler across cook line.

31A-09-4

Detail 24388234

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by cart at front counter near coffee station.

53A-05-6

Detail 24388238

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/. Observed 4 employees working at time of inspection without certified food manager. Manager arrived at end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-14-4

Detail 24388231

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade paint brush used at coffee station.

32-04-4

Detail 24388230

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At both men and women bathroom doors. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 24388235

Basic - 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 sea bass thawed completely inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach in cooler across cook line.

12B-07-4

Detail 24388227

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on prep table with clean containers next to pizza ovens.

35B-01-4

Detail 24388236

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of both back doors. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 24388237

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 81F on top of steam table. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 24388239

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled near walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-04-4

Detail 24134449

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men and women bathroom doors not self closing. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 24134450

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps at both back exterior doors. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Time Extended

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 18

12A-16-4

Detail 23973980

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee step outside then enter kitchen and began to plate food without changing gloves and washing hands in between.

12A-13-4

Detail 23973974

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. Observed employee grab cellphone then continue to handle clean utensils without changing gloves or washing hands in between.

08A-05-6

Detail 23973984

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cracked raw shell eggs stored over capers inside flip top portion of reach in cooler at cook line. Observed raw calamari stored over cooked chicken wings inside walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 23973978

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at salad prep area, as per operator for two hours.

22-02-4

Detail 23973987

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at prep table.

53A-05-6

Detail 23973988

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/. Observed 4+ employees working without certified food manager present. Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 23973977

Intermediate - 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 employee training for all employees.

41-17-4

Detail 23973973

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing cleaner not labeled at coffee station.

32-04-4

Detail 23973989

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men and women bathroom doors not self closing.

24-28-4

Detail 23973986

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean plates stored underneath paper towel dispenser at bar area.

14-74-7

Detail 23973985

Basic - 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 reach in cooler with 57F ambient temperature at salad station. Advised operator to remove TCS items.

50-09-4

Detail 23973976

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-49-4

Detail 23973975

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee lunch box on shelf next to ham inside walk in cooler

35B-01-4

Detail 23973981

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps at both back exterior doors.

10-01-5

Detail 23973990

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside container of flour with handle in contact with flour.

10-07-4

Detail 23973983

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils inside standing water 54F at salad station. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 23973979

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting g board at garlic bread prep station.

02D-01-5

Detail 23973982

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled at prep area near walk in cooler.

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-05-6

Detail 23724258

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/ Observed 4+ employees working without certified food manager on duty. Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed 4+ employees working without certified food manager on duty. Time Extended

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 23574276

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over washed mushrooms inside reach in cooler. Operator relocated products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 23574273

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish inside reach in cooler. Operator relocated products. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 23574277

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment preparing Caesar dressing with raw egg not marked as raw on the menu.

53A-05-6

Detail 23574269

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/ Observed 4+ employees working without certified food manager on duty. Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 23574274

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted under prep table near walk in cooler.

14-11-5

Detail 23574279

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn next to cook line

10-20-4

Detail 23574275

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on pizza oven door handle

10-07-4

Detail 23574268

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza slicer stored inside standing water next to pizza ovens Repeat Violation

14-36-5

Detail 23574271

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in freezer with exposed insulation next to cook line. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23574278

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

06-01-5

Detail 23574270

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw calamari thawing inside sink next to walk in cooler. Operator took product to cooler. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23574272

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of pizza prep table.

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23353773

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over washed sliced mushrooms inside of reach in cooler on cook line. Operator relocated products for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 23353777

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand sink in bar area.

10-07-4

Detail 23353774

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza slicer inside of standing water next to pizza oven. Repeat Violation

14-36-5

Detail 23353778

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in freezer near cook line with insulation exposed on door.

31B-04-4

Detail 23353779

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand sink next to dish machine. Operator placed sign at sink. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23353776

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.

02D-01-5

Detail 23353775

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at coffee station at bar. Operator labeled sugar. Corrected On-Site

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-11-4

Detail 22656821

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In back kitchen.

10-07-4

Detail 22656822

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil inside container of water, water temperature 67f.

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

02C-03-5

Detail 22417293

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of milk held over 24 hrs not date marked.

12B-07-4

Detail 22417291

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, corrected, operator removed drink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22417290

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cutter stored in standing water.

25-06-4

Detail 22417289

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Round to go tins and lids not in inverted, corrected, manager inverted items during inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22417292

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-37-1

Detail 21697484

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-13: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. Time Extended

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Total: 4

53A-03-7

Detail 21556704

Intermediate - 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 the ServSafe manager certification for current active managers, Radames Chamizo, expired 8/9/22; Elba Cintron, expired 8/9/22.

22-02-4

Detail 21556703

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen, can opener blade. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21556705

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

53A-05-6

Detail 21556702

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/. Observed 6 employees working during the time of the inspection.

Mar 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 20911963

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) advised operator to use the 3 compartment sink.

03A-02-5

Detail 20911964

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter (77F - Cold Holding)stored at room temperature operator placed food on ice. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-27-4

Detail 20911965

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), operator prepared a new solution at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 20911959

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu ceasar salad dressing as per owner made with raw shell eggs not identified as a raw menu and not under consumer advisory. Operator marked Cesar salad with an asterisk. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20911966

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

51-11-4

Detail 20911962

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

12B-12-5

Detail 20911960

Basic - 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.

38-01-4

Detail 20911961

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Kitchen area.

Jul 26, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 20375475

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pooled eggs stored over cooked chicken wings in the cooler located in the kitchen area. Observed raw chicken stored over marinara sauce in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20375469

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter garlic (62°F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature as per operator less than 30 minutes operator placed food in the cooler. Corrective Action Taken

02B-04-5

Detail 20375471

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed on ceasar salad mix with house dressing which is made with raw shell eggs, this food is not identified under consumer advisory.

02C-02-5

Detail 20375470

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna with no date marked stored in the kitchen cooler as per operator held more than 24 hours. Observed cooked pasta in the walk in cooler with no date marked.

36-32-5

Detail 20375468

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage ceiling in the freezer room located by the bar.

08B-38-4

Detail 20375473

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water stored on the walk in cooler floor. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20375472

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.

10-07-4

Detail 20375474

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs and spoons at 109°F in the kitchen area.