Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

CHAMPION PIZZA

751 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach, FL 33139

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
2 High Priority
Feb 5, 2024
City
Miami Beach
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
5

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 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 11

50-17-3

Detail 22619984

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2023. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22619978

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken pizza (74F - Cold Holding); Pork pizza (70F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per person in charge, 2 hours. Products were placed under time as a public health control. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22619977

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. Provided person in charge with cleanup procedures via email. Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 22619974

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 22619983

Intermediate - 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 Islim working for more than 60 days with no food handler training. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22619980

Intermediate - 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. Provided person in charge with employee reporting agreements via email. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22619976

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided time as a public health control form to person in charge and it was filled out during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22619982

Intermediate - Observed no soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen area. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22619975

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cheese on floor at walk-in cooler. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22619979

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster via email. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22619981

Basic - Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen area. Warning

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 15Total: 20

08B-27-4

Detail 21644326

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed rice stored in soiled container.

08A-17-6

Detail 21644344

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over raw empanadas bag open upright freezer next to refrigerators.

22-02-4

Detail 21644330

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep area on reach in cooler.

31B-02-4

Detail 21644327

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand washing sink next to grill line. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 21644338

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelve of prep table in front of grill station.

36-36-4

Detail 21644325

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in refrigerator.

36-34-5

Detail 21644328

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

24-05-4

Detail 21644336

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored not inverted wall next to grill line.

14-09-4

Detail 21644343

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At prep station reach in cooler.

12B-07-4

Detail 21644341

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink with no cover above prep table in front of grill. Employee covered it and moved it to bottom shelve. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 21644329

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone in use at prep table in front of grill area.

35B-01-4

Detail 21644332

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an air gap on rear exit door. Maintenance was asked to cover it with a weather strip. Corrective Action Taken

08B-47-4

Detail 21644334

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of oranges stored in bottom reach at about 1" from the floor.

36-24-5

Detail 21644337

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In front of walking cooler

38-01-4

Detail 21644342

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing at three compartment sink Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21644335

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand washing sink by prep area.

23-03-4

Detail 21644339

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets of upright coolers soiled.

36-30-4

Detail 21644333

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen area.

36-27-5

Detail 21644340

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By three compartment sink area.

21-12-4

Detail 21644331

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At grill area and prep tables.

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 21644064

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled. Observed can opener soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: Observed can opener soiled. Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 21644063

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, in back kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, in back kitchen. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21644065

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris,dust, in back kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris,dust, in back kitchen. Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 21644066

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, above three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, above three compartment sink. Time Extended

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 6Total: 14

22-45-4

Detail 20926594

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing pots and pans inside hand sink located next to three compartment sink. Employee discontinued and set up 3 compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 20926595

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over pre cooked sausages on cook line, reach in cooler drawer. Operator rearranged. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20926585

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled. Observed can opener soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 20926584

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pots and pans stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen.

53A-01-7

Detail 20926587

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager- Sara

31B-02-4

Detail 20926597

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, in back kitchen.

53B-01-5

Detail 20926596

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. Employees on duty- Lupe, Ariel, Chanel's.

31B-03-4

Detail 20926590

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, in back kitchen.

36-34-5

Detail 20926586

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris,dust, in back kitchen.

24-05-4

Detail 20926593

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

21-05-5

Detail 20926592

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed paper towels used to line container of cilantro and sausages. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20926589

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 with handle submerged inside container of rice.

38-07-4

Detail 20926591

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, above three compartment sink.

02D-01-5

Detail 20926588

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing different sauces not labeled.

Nov 29, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 20684637

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over precooked sausages. Operator rearranged. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20684636

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pots and utensils stored inside hand sink in back kitchen.

31B-02-4

Detail 20684635

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, in back kitchen.

31B-03-4

Detail 20684639

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sinks in back kitchen.

24-05-4

Detail 20684640

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots, pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, on cook line area.

31B-04-4

Detail 20684634

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, in back kitchen.

02D-01-5

Detail 20684638

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing different sauces not labeled.