MIAMI, Miami-Dade County

MONTECATINI RESTAURANT

14211 SW 42 ST UNIT 33A, MIAMI, FL 33175

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Apr 14, 2026
City
MIAMI
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Apr 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

29-42-4

Detail 24510539

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed one vacuum breaker at the hose bib splitter placed in incorrect spot.

11-27-4

Detail 24510537

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 to operator via email. Corrective Action Taken

22-31-4

Detail 24510534

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust build up on shelf housing clean food pans above 3 compartment sink.

22-20-5

Detail 24510536

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

06-09-1

Detail 24510535

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 for two frozen solid tuna and for 6 frozen solid sea bass found in two reach in coolers in the kitchen. Operator removed from packaging to complete thawing process. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 24510538

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken for handwash sink near 3CS.

23-03-4

Detail 24510533

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior vents of main ice machine in the kitchen.

Nov 14, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 24192908

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands first. Instructed employee on proper method.

36-34-5

Detail 24192909

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

14-09-4

Detail 24192907

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.

14-11-5

Detail 24192910

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at pizza station.

23-03-4

Detail 24192905

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

36-27-5

Detail 24192906

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled behind 3 compartment sink.

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

12A-09-4

Detail 24015278

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Kitchen cook.

11-26-1

Detail 24015280

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.

10-20-4

Detail 24015277

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

21-12-4

Detail 24015276

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

21-09-4

Detail 24015279

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

03D-02-5

Detail 23574422

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed marinara sauce; (49F/47 - Cooling); bechamel sauce (52/48F - Cooling)in walk in cooler from the day before as per operator.

01B-02-5

Detail 23574425

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed marinara sauce; (49F/47 - Cooling); bechamel sauce (52/48F - Cooling)in walk in cooler from the day before as per operator.

03A-02-5

Detail 23574418

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (46F - Cold Holding); mushrooms (48F - Cold Holding); for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed under ice bag. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23574421

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser in spray bottle with no label. Operator labeled it during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23574426

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

14-09-4

Detail 23574427

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

10-17-4

Detail 23574424

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed it during inspection.Repeat Violation** Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23574420

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

21-04-4

Detail 23574423

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

36-27-5

Detail 23574419

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By hand sink located in dishwasher machine area.

Sep 26, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 25, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 15

01B-13-4

Detail 23006875

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 6 thawed raw mahi fillets, 1 raw tuna filet and 3 raw thawed seabass fillets stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Observed 3 thawed raw mahi fillets stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. Discussed proper procedures with manager and chef. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23006876

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter (50F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line as per manager product was out for less than 1 hour. Advised employee to place ice inside surrounding container. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23006867

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded Beef (122F - Hot Holding); Cream sauce (119F - Hot Holding) at steam table as per manager product was place at steam table approximately 2 hours prior. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 23006864

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning

31A-07-4

Detail 23006868

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed establishment added pastry room across from office area containing preparation table, microwave and mixer, no hand sink. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23006870

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on approved plans electrical panel room converted to pastry preparation area containing reach in cooler preparation table, microwave and mixer. Warning

14-14-4

Detail 23006869

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed basting brush at pastry area. Warning

05-05-4

Detail 23006866

Intermediate - Observed ambient thermometer in disrepair at preparation cooler at cook line. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23006871

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside sugar container at storage area. Manager removed cup. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23006865

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with black substance at dining area. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust at cook line. Warning

24-14-4

Detail 23006863

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored between wall and three compartment sink. Observed knives stored between reach in coolers at cook line. Employee removed knives. Corrective Action Taken Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23006873

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 6 thawed raw mahi fillets, 1 raw tuna filet and 3 raw thawed seabass fillets stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Observed 3 thawed raw mahi fillets stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. Discussed proper procedures with manager and chef. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23006862

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on microwave and drink on preparation shelf. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23006874

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of mushroom soup stored on floor of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23006872

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked pork belly thawing in standing water at three compartment sink. Employee removed product. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-34-4

Detail 22935004

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22935005

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside kitchen handwashing sink, operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22935008

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside rice container, operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22935009

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Detail 22935003

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of milk stored on floor at walk in cooler. Operator rearranged products. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22935007

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.

21-12-4

Detail 22935006

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-43-4

Detail 22415838

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. None at all employees skipping sanitizing step, discussed with operator and he explained to the employee the proper procedures, employee filled up sanitizing compartment.

29-42-4

Detail 22415835

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.discussed with operator. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22415837

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

21-12-4

Detail 22415836

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

02D-01-5

Detail 22415839

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin at pizza station needs label

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

29-42-4

Detail 21854001

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a Y connection with no vacuum breaker installed at mop sink.

22-02-4

Detail 21854003

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board green soiled at wash ware area.

22-20-5

Detail 21854004

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At ice machine next to three components sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 21854002

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of potatoes stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Person in charge removed it from the walk in Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21854005

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At grill area, person in charge moved all towel's to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21854000

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles in use not labeled, grill area.

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21381115

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (48 F - Cold Holding); As per manager less than 1 hour, moved it to bottom of reach in cooler to rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 21381109

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter hose without a vacuum breaker at mop sink. Manager had the breaker asked employee to install it. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21381110

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep station.

31A-09-4

Detail 21381112

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by brooms at coffee and pizza station. Manager removed them Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21381113

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.

35B-01-4

Detail 21381111

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed air gap at back door in pastry station.

21-12-4

Detail 21381108

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer water by three compartment sink and pizza station. Manager removed them. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21381114

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

Mar 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 11

41-05-4

Detail 20963838

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of raid in establishment, next to water heater. Manager removed from premises the can of insecticide. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20963839

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat stored over ready to use vegetables. Manager rotated items. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20963847

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce (125 F F - Hot Holding) 3:15 pm. As per manager for less than 1 hour, reheated sauce. Marinara sauce reheated at 179°F 3:24 pm. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 20963841

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at splitter on mop sink.

22-02-4

Detail 20963843

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled and rusted, hanging on the wall next to water heater. Manager took it to dish area to get it detailed. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 20963846

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed inside hand washing sink soiled utensils, next to three compartment sink. Manager removed them and placed them in three compartment sink area.

36-34-5

Detail 20963837

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

06-09-1

Detail 20963840

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 fish not removed from the reduced oxygen package at drawers reach in cooler cook line. Manager had all fish removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 20963844

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on cooks in the line. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20963842

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

21-12-4

Detail 20963845

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels not stored on sanitizer water above heating cabinet in front of walk in cooler. Manager removed the towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

13-03-4

Detail 20770540

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager provided the hair restraint to the employee. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Observed four employees with no hair restraint. Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 20770541

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on the preparation table kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Observed wet wiping cloth on the preparation table kitchen area. Time Extended

Sep 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 15

22-41-4

Detail 20512589

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 chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm. Manager repaired the dishwasher machine. Final concentration of chlorine sanitizer 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20512593

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork and beef next to cheese at drawers reach in cooler at preparation area. Operator started to move the products. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 20512591

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw salmon at reach in cooler preparation area. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20512594

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken broth (46°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47°F - Cold Holding); ground beef sauce (48°F - Cold holding); rice (66°F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. The raw chicken and the chicken broth from the day before, and the ground beef sauce from three days ago. Operator discarded the products. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20512597

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken broth (46°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47°F - Cold Holding); ground beef sauce (48°F - Cold holding); rice (66°F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. The raw chicken, the chicken broth and rice from the day before, and the ground beef sauce from three days ago. Operator discarded the products. Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20512596

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (115°F - Hot Holding); and cooked shredded beef (125°F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for less than four hours. Manager moved the products to reheating to 165°F. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 20512586

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 employees hired more than 60 days no proof of employee training Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20512595

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 20512592

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for the online menu or in the establishment. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20512588

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

06-09-1

Detail 20512590

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 fish not removed from the reduced oxygen package at drawers reach in cooler cook line. Operator open the individual packages. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20512587

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager provided the hair restraint to the employee. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20512585

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers with potatoes on floor next to three compartment sink. Operator moved the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

21-04-4

Detail 20512583

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a towel under preparation table and front counter. Operator removed the towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20512584

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on the preparation table kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning