Tamiami, Miami-Dade County

PIZZA ITALIA USA

12835 SW 42 ST, Tamiami, FL 33175

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Aug 13, 2025
City
Tamiami
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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.

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23954619

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 23954620

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed several food employee food stored in the reach in cooler at cook line and also in the walk in cooler.

10-04-5

Detail 23954621

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed spoon handle touching cheese, observed in the reach in freezer at prep area.

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 13

14-31-5

Detail 22970445

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags in walk in cooler in direct contact with tomatoes and produce.

41-05-4

Detail 22970438

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household ant pesticide spray in prep kitchen on bottom shelf. Coached operator household pesticide cannot be used in establishment. Operator removed can of pesticide. Corrected On-Site

53A-10-4

Detail 22970434

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. CFM unable to answer thermometer calibration question.

22-02-4

Detail 22970446

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

31A-09-4

Detail 22970444

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked at ware washing area. Operator removed item blocking sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22970441

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed potted plant in hand wash sink at ware washing area. Operator removed plant. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 22970437

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in drain near entrance of walk in cooler. Operator removed dead roach. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22970439

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water on floor at front counter and also observed plastic bottled sprite on floor in storage area.

33-15-4

Detail 22970443

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster lid missing.

33-19-4

Detail 22970442

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed debris, discarded dishwasher and oven around dumpster area.

51-18-6

Detail 22970436

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

24-18-4

Detail 22970440

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at back counter.

02D-01-5

Detail 22970435

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

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-04-5

Detail 22738732

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed mushroom at walk in cooler.

22-02-4

Detail 22738726

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.

31A-09-4

Detail 22738729

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed equipment stored inside handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 22738728

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22738725

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation table.

36-01-4

Detail 22738730

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled inside walk in cooler.

22-08-4

Detail 22738731

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

31B-04-4

Detail 22738727

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink across from oven. Repeat Violation

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22290301

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 22290300

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed an apron and a coffee cup stored in the hand sink located next to the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22290302

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Time Extended

21-02-4

Detail 22290303

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Stored on preparation table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Time Extended

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22289764

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. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22289768

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22289767

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed an apron and a coffee cup stored in the hand sink located next to the three compartment sink. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22289765

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. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22289769

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in the cook line. Warning

21-02-4

Detail 22289766

Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Stored on preparation table. Warning

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-08-4

Detail 21823868

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave soiled.next to pizza oven

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 21580271

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

22-31-4

Detail 21580272

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom of prep tables rusted.

36-34-5

Detail 21580270

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

Mar 8, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 20914839

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kid at time of inspection.

22-31-4

Detail 20914841

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom rack of prep table rusty.

31B-05-4

Detail 20914840

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. On hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.