Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

PIZZAFIORE

1249 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach, FL 33139

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
1 High Priority
Aug 5, 2025
City
Miami Beach
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 23931999

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (62F - Cold Holding) on top of prep table, as per chef no more than 2 hours prior. Coached him on correct procedures.

11-27-4

Detail 23931990

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.

31A-11-4

Detail 23931993

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cutting boards inside HWS, chef removed. Repeat Violation

03F-10-5

Detail 23931997

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for pizza display with no written procedures. Provided to operator via email.

02C-02-5

Detail 23931994

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 reach in cooler no date marked, as per chef for more than 24 hours prior. Repeat Violation

53B-10-4

Detail 23931992

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training missing date of birth.

14-09-4

Detail 23931995

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

13-03-4

Detail 23931998

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

51-13-4

Detail 23931996

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.

23-03-4

Detail 23931991

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

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 23407945

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler by front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 23407946

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Time Extended

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

53A-03-7

Detail 23209871

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certification for Jorge Gonzalez expired on 12-12-2022.

31A-11-4

Detail 23209869

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife and cutting board stored inside handsink next to 3 compartment sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 23209870

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta stored at reach in cooler next freezer held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

50-09-4

Detail 23209873

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-5

Detail 23209874

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler by front counter.

36-27-5

Detail 23209872

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

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03F-02-5

Detail 22811313

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. As per chef, less than two hours. Chef began writing down discard times for all pizzas at front counter. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22811311

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license from October 1, 2022.

14-11-5

Detail 22811312

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair near warewashing area.

14-69-4

Detail 22811309

Basic - Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer refrigerator at kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 22811310

Basic - Observed no Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster.

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

11-27-4

Detail 22523997

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.

05-08-4

Detail 22523998

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

11-26-1

Detail 22523990

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, they started signing it during inspection.

50-09-4

Detail 22523999

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license from October 1, 2022.

13-03-4

Detail 22523993

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22523995

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of soda stored on floor at dry storage area. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22523991

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

51-13-4

Detail 22523994

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

23-03-4

Detail 22523992

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

02D-01-5

Detail 22523996

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles no labels with common names inside reach in cooler at preparation area.

Sep 13, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03F-02-5

Detail 21348569

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. Observed pizza with no time mark, operator added time Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 21348566

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

31B-06-4

Detail 21348560

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.

41-17-4

Detail 21348564

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

32-04-4

Detail 21348567

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

23-24-4

Detail 21348572

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler gaskets across from three compartment sink soiled

40-06-5

Detail 21348570

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee USB wall adapter stored next to sauce cups

13-03-4

Detail 21348568

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

14-11-5

Detail 21348565

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn

08B-38-4

Detail 21348563

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed coca cola's stored on floor.

14-69-4

Detail 21348559

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer

22-16-4

Detail 21348561

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.

29-20-5

Detail 21348562

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.

36-27-5

Detail 21348571

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-06-4

Detail 21348595

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap located next 3 compartment sink behind front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: At time of callback inspection Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap located next 3 compartment sink behind front counter Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21348594

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler next to mixer. Observed string used to keep reach in freezer door closed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: At time of callback inspection Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler next to mixer. Observed string used to keep reach in freezer door closed. Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21348593

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed orange juice plastic bottles directly stored on the floor located near register. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: At time of callback inspection observed coca cola stored on floor Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21348596

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gasket located next to mixer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: At time of callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gasket located next to mixer. Time Extended

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

14-31-5

Detail 21220481

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread buns stored in a regular store bag located in reach in cooler next to mixer. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21220487

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled( cooler use to store spices across from pizza display). Repeat Violation Warning

27-18-4

Detail 21220484

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained throughout restaurant establishment. Observed hot water between 85F-91F located at hand wash sinks and three compartment sink throughout restaurant after running water for approximately 8 minutes. Warning

14-14-4

Detail 21220480

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed regular paint brush used to baste oil on pizza dough located under fryer machine. Warning

31B-06-4

Detail 21220486

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap located next 3 compartment sink behind front counter. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21220482

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler next to mixer. Observed string used to keep reach in freezer door closed. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21220489

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed orange juice plastic bottles directly stored on the floor located near register. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21220483

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gasket located next to mixer. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 21220485

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle located at 3 compartment sink behind front counter. Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21220488

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze oil bottles not labeled under fryer machine. Repeat Violation Warning

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 20948989

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris and soil. Observed squeeze bottles soiled, located on storage table underneath oven. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 20948993

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 cooked on previous days not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 20948991

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 20948988

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20948990

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn, where dough is located. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

08B-47-4

Detail 20948994

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled drinks stored on the floor, on front counter and in storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 20948992

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 20948995

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris near hand sink and three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Observed soiled wall near mixer across from three compartment sink, Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 20948987

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing different sauces not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

Jan 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 15

03F-02-5

Detail 20803106

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. Operator added times at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20803108

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris and soil. Observed squeeze bottles soiled, located on storage table underneath oven.

53A-01-7

Detail 20803102

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

53B-01-5

Detail 20803109

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- Nancy Sosa, Carlos Enriquez.

02C-02-5

Detail 20803100

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 cooked on previous days not date marked.

32-04-4

Detail 20803110

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

13-03-4

Detail 20803099

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

14-11-4

Detail 20803107

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn, where dough is located.

08B-47-4

Detail 20803098

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled drinks stored on the floor, on front counter and in storage room.

05-09-4

Detail 20803097

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

22-16-4

Detail 20803104

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Also reach in cooler where Gatorades are located soiled with build up of food debri.

25-05-4

Detail 20803103

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plates stored on the floor inside dry storage room.

36-27-5

Detail 20803105

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris near hand sink and three compartment sink.

29-11-4

Detail 20803101

Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle at three compartment sink.

02D-01-5

Detail 20803096

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

Jul 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

14-86-1

Detail 20311647

High Priority - Basic - Observed gasket on reach in cooler in disrepair where pizza dough is located.

03F-02-5

Detail 20311650

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. Operator placed time on pizza at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20311651

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed mixer with build up of old food debris. Observed reach in coolers soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 20311644

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plate stored inside hand wash sink. Plate was removed. Corrected On-Site

14-16-4

Detail 20311649

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed rip gasket on reach in cooler where pizza dough is located.

53B-13-5

Detail 20311652

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. Observed 1 employee on duty unable to provide proof of employee training. Employee- Daniel Enrique

32-04-4

Detail 20311646

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

36-36-4

Detail 20311643

Basic - Ceiling tile missing, in back hall way area. Operator placed tile back to cover hole. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20311645

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

08B-47-4

Detail 20311642

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled drinks stored on floor in back dry storage room.

24-18-4

Detail 20311648

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up, stored in container above three compartment sink.