Palmetto Bay, Miami-Dade County

STEVE'S PIZZA

18063 SOUTH DIXIE HWY, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
2 High Priority
Feb 19, 2026
City
Palmetto Bay
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.

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 14

08A-04-5

Detail 24382166

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above a box of tomatoes in the walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 24382173

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (64 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. As per operator chicken wings were outside for above 2 hours. Operator placed chicken wings inside walk in freezer to bring temperature down. Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 24382171

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. Observed cheese cake not date marked at the reach in cooler at the front counter.

14-01-5

Detail 24382177

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cups used as scoop inside the cheese at the front line.

12B-04-4

Detail 24382165

Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed 2 employees beverages stored above preparation area in the kitchen.

13-07-4

Detail 24382167

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 24382175

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

35B-01-4

Detail 24382170

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

36-12-4

Detail 24382172

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout in some areas of the kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 24382176

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of tomatoes stored on the floor if the walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 24382169

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

10-01-5

Detail 24382178

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 plastic cups used as scoop inside the cheese at the front line.

23-03-4

Detail 24382174

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front line. Also observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24382168

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted by the 3 compartment sink, operator cleaned and also at the walk in freezer and walk in cooler.** Repeat Violation

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03D-02-5

Detail 23900616

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed spaghetti (46 F - Cooling); lasagna (46 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. As per employee food was cooked yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.

01B-02-5

Detail 23900612

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed spaghetti (46 F - Cooling); lasagna (46 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. As per employee food was cooked yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.

03A-02-5

Detail 23900613

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

22-31-4

Detail 23900626

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted located in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 23900625

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed certificate for Pedro Q, Freddy S , Lazaro R, expired 4/25-7/25. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23900620

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

36-34-5

Detail 23900617

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ac vents soiled with dust above preparation table in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23900619

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed glasses and cell phone stored above preparation area. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23900627

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook with a bracelet while cook in food.

13-03-4

Detail 23900618

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

14-11-5

Detail 23900622

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front counter and at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23900609

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

08B-38-4

Detail 23900623

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket with bread stored on the floor at the front line. Employee placed an empty bucket and on top the one with bread. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 23900621

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by the exit door by the bathroom.

14-69-4

Detail 23900628

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front.

02D-03-4

Detail 23900610

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed missing address and production date on self service packages of cheesecake pie at front counter. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23900614

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

14-33-4

Detail 23900611

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23900624

Basic - Storage shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed by the exit door at the back.

21-12-4

Detail 23900615

Basic - Wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of preparation table at the front line.

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

03B-01-6

Detail 23520453

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed MEATBALLS (122F - Hot Holding) at steam table located at cook line. As per employee less than one hour. Employee reheated to 165. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23520449

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink located at server area across from men's room no paper towels. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23520452

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink located at server area across from men's room no soap. Repeat Violation

22-31-4

Detail 23520448

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted located in kitchen area.

36-34-5

Detail 23520447

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

14-11-5

Detail 23520455

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at kitchen area next to kitchen entrance in poor repair.

42-02-4

Detail 23520451

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop sink in kitchen area obstructed with brooms and dust pan

02D-03-4

Detail 23520450

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed missing address and production date on self service packages of keylime pie at front counter. Coached operator on correct information needed on labels. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23520454

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing sink located at server area across from men's room no sign. Provided operator with handwashing sign and operator placed sign at handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 14

29-34-4

Detail 23065868

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at faucet located on the wall behind cook line missing bibb.

31A-09-4

Detail 23065862

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wood board resting on handwashing sink located in front of men's room.

31B-05-4

Detail 23065869

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed in front of men's room.

31B-06-4

Detail 23065866

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed in front of men's room.

36-34-5

Detail 23065863

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

13-03-4

Detail 23065857

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees in the kitchen area without hair restraints during food preparation.

14-11-5

Detail 23065861

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at walk-in cooler in disrepair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket next to cook line in disrepair.

14-69-4

Detail 23065858

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup located in walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at the front of the store.

02D-03-4

Detail 23065859

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed missing address and production date on self service packages of keylime pie at front counter. Coached operator on correct information needed on labels. Corrective Action Taken

33-11-4

Detail 23065865

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

05-09-4

Detail 23065867

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler located next to cook line.

31B-04-4

Detail 23065860

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to walk in freezer. Observed in front of men's bathroom.

36-52-4

Detail 23065870

Basic - Shelves attached to walls not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed wooden shelf attached to wall over reach in cooler at preparation area.

14-33-4

Detail 23065864

Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves located next to walk-in freezer.

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 11, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-12-5

Detail 22275513

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22275512

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. *Repeat Violation Time Extended

Sep 8, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 14

03A-02-5

Detail 22272135

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (57 F - Cold Holding); pepperoni (67 F - Cold Holding); cheese (65 F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (50 F - Cold Holding); sausages (57 F - Cold Holding); garlic with oil (67 F - Cold Holding)as per operator food were left outside at the counter for less than 2 hours. Employee placed food inside the re h in cooler. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 22272134

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 3 whole pizzas no time marked. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 22272138

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. Observed cheesecake, chocolate cakes, key lime pie and carrot cakes not date marked and not having the minimal label information required y law. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22272143

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper at the front counter. Repeat Violation* Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22272140

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta inside the walk-in cooler not date marked as per employee it was cooked 2 days ago. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 22272145

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 22272144

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook was wearing a watch while preparing food. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22272133

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22272141

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a jar with utensils in standing water @ 80F at the front counter. Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 22272136

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed different desserts stored on the main hall. Operator removed the desserts. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22272146

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

36-64-5

Detail 22272139

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. As per operator landlord is working on this issue. The entire shopping center has the same smell. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 22272137

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22272142

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

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22237999

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken over washed celery sticks.

31B-02-4

Detail 22238001

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter.

23-24-4

Detail 22238000

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in freezer door handle.

13-03-4

Detail 22237998

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.

14-17-4

Detail 22237997

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in freezer

21-02-4

Detail 22238002

Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. WC on preparation tables.

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03D-02-5

Detail 21764955

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed a large bucket with tomato sauce at tomato sauce (48F - Cold Holding), as per employee for about three days in the cooler, employee also stated that sauce was never brought out of the walk in cooler. Employee discarding sauce. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: During the callback inspection observed tomorrow sausage ( 80F-78F Cooling ) Time Extended

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-42-4

Detail 21748837

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Three compartment chlorine sanitizer around 10 ppm, operator added sanitizer and brought solution to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

03D-02-5

Detail 21748840

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed a large bucket with tomato sauce at tomato sauce (48F - Cold Holding), as per employee for about three days in the cooler, employee also stated that sauce was never brought out of the walk in cooler. Employee discarding sauce.

01B-36-5

Detail 21748833

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed a large bucket with tomato sauce at tomato sauce (48F - Cold Holding), as per employee for about three days in the cooler, employee also stated that sauce was never brought out of the walk in cooler. Employee discarding sauce.

09-01-4

Detail 21748836

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee serve ready to eat lettuce with bare hands. Employee discarded salad onsite.

01B-13-4

Detail 21748839

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee serve ready to eat lettuce with bare hands. Employee discarded salad onsite.

03A-02-5

Detail 21748834

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored In ice observed mayonnaise sauce (54F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 1 hour. Employee reduced the amount of sauce and added ice to be able to maintain proper temperature. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 21748835

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sliced ham soft cheese prepared onsite and held for more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

23-24-4

Detail 21748838

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler/walk in freezer door handle with old food accumulation.

22-08-4

Detail 21748831

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven located in the kitchen.

14-17-4

Detail 21748832

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Both walk in cooler and Walk in Freezer.

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-47-4

Detail 21515842

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Ground beef, sauces stored in the walk in freezer floor. Employee removed all items from the walk in freezer floor onsite. Corrected On-Site

Apr 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 13

08A-08-5

Detail 20985459

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish in same container with French fried, mozzarella sticks at walk-in freezer. Operator relocated the products to different containers. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20985447

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked eggplant at walk in cooler. Manager relocated the raw chicken to the bottom part. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20985458

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (60F - Cold Holding); tomatoes sauce (63 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for 1 hour.

03F-02-5

Detail 20985450

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 pizza and garlic in oil no time marked. As per operator was provided 1 and 1/2 hours ago. Operator time marked the time. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20985455

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at reach in cooler next to steam table. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20985457

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler.

14-09-4

Detail 20985456

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

08B-38-4

Detail 20985449

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of garlic rolls stored on the floor by the cookline. Operator moved the containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-02-4

Detail 20985453

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed pizza peel stored on top of pizza oven. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 20985452

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20985448

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at preparation area and pizza station.

14-17-4

Detail 20985454

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

29-11-4

Detail 20985451

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the refrigeration system at walk in cooler.

Sep 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 20539171

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza station ; sausages (60°F - Cold Holding)as per operator about 30 mins.ago.operator placed in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 20539169

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense Parmesan cheese,located in the walk-in cooler.

14-05-4

Detail 20539178

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in the glass door unit. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20539173

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

13-03-4

Detail 20539179

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the pizza station.

35B-01-4

Detail 20539176

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

08B-38-4

Detail 20539170

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic bottled sodas stored on the floor in the passage way. Observed container of garlic rolls stored on the floor by the cookline. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-02-4

Detail 20539175

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed pizza peel stored on top of pizza oven. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 20539177

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven at the cookline.

23-03-4

Detail 20539174

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

08B-12-5

Detail 20539172

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed precooked chicken in the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation