Kendall, Miami-Dade County

BEN'S PIZZA

7535 N KENDALL DR #1470, Kendall, FL 33156

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
7
1 Intermediate
Jan 13, 2026
City
Kendall
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

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.

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 24298607

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dust accumulation on dry food rack in kitchen.

36-03-4

Detail 24298606

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at mop sink.

50-09-4

Detail 24298611

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license on site; 10/25. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24298610

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottles on floor in walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 24298609

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

16-46-4

Detail 24298608

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers above triple sink.

22-16-4

Detail 24298605

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler.

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

29-42-4

Detail 23993310

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Time Extended

22-31-4

Detail 23993311

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Time Extended

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 23991016

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 3.01 KG can of pineapple tidbits by Monarch; dent at lisp. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-02-7

Detail 23991012

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flies at front counter; landing on croissant sandwich and sub. Warning

01B-03-5

Detail 23991005

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed 2 live flies at front counter; landing on croissant sandwiches and subs. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 23991015

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23991006

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23991007

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificate on site. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23991008

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 certificates on site for any employees; Victor and Paulina. Warning

22-31-4

Detail 23991017

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food rack. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23991009

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no license posted. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23991010

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone charging on back prep table. Observed phone on front counter across cooler. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 23991013

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

51-18-6

Detail 23991011

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no inspection posted. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23991014

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at pizza prep area. Repeat Violation Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23991018

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket. Warning

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 23638631

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed four dented peeled tomatoes sauce.

22-02-4

Detail 23638628

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside warmer soiled.

16-37-1

Detail 23638625

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23638630

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on back area hand washing sink. Employee provided paper towels . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 23638627

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

08B-38-4

Detail 23638626

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of bread stored on walk in cooler floor.

23-03-4

Detail 23638624

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

02D-01-5

Detail 23638629

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled.

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 23369223

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed windex on prep table. Operator removed the windex. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23369221

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to pizza station.

03F-10-5

Detail 23369225

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

14-01-5

Detail 23369224

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container inside marinara sauce container at pizza station. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23369220

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 4 cases of bottled water stored on walk in cooler floor. Employee placed cases on shelves. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23369222

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour inside plastic containers without label at prep area. Operator labeled product. Corrected On-Site

Jun 20, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

51-11-4

Detail 22939736

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured Observed CO tank unsecured next to rack in the rear.

35B-01-4

Detail 22939738

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit.

36-12-4

Detail 22939739

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout cracks at kitchen prep area.

36-24-5

Detail 22939740

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a gap/hole at two light switches above prep table by WIC.

51-13-4

Detail 22939737

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed not choking poster available. Choking poster provided it. Corrective Action Taken