IL PIZZAIOLO

Name: IL PIZZAIOLO
Address: 1403 WASHINGTON AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33139, US
Rating: 18.1

1403 WASHINGTON AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

License #2328395

🍕 Pizza/Italian ℹ️

18.1 Grade F / 100

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September 28, 2026 · 13 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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IL PIZZAIOLO in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 18.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 68 total violations — 11 critical, 29 major, 28 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
[53B-01-5] 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. Observed the following food handler working a Ignacio,
[51-16-7] 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 the establishment added an ice machine to the outside storage room without a hand washing sink.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed 3 plastic pans with different fruit on the walk in cooler floor.
[09-01-4] 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 a cook cutting Parmesan cheese without gloves the cook put on gloves.
[10-14-5] Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. The manager put it on a shelf.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
[16-32-5] Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
[31A-12-4] No handwash sink for employees. Observed in the storage room outside with an ice machine dry storage and a walk-in cooler/ freezer.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The manager brought paper towels.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the drink station.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. As per the manager hes only been employed for approximately one week..
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed a case of shell eggs over tomatoes in the walk in cooler. The chef moved the eggs to the bottom shelf.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a server fill a glass of water at the hand washing sink at the drink station.
[31A-12-4] No handwash sink for employees. Observed the establishment added an ice machine to the outside storage area.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
[51-16-7] 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 the establishment added an ice machine to the outside storage room without a hand washing sink.
[53B-02-5] 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 Matias and Lucia working as food handlers. As per the manager they have been employed more than 60 days.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor by the back door.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The bartender inverted it.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a water temperature of 81°F. The chef discarded the water.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The cook removed it.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open can of soda in the cooler by the back door. The chef discarded the can.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two plastic squeeze bottles with liquids not labeled.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
[31A-07-4] Handwash sink missing in food preparation area. Observed the establishment added an ice machine to the outside storage area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container with utensils in it inside the hand washing sink by the back door. The manager removed it.
[16-32-5] Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the dish machine uses chlorine and the establishment has quaternary test strips.
[51-16-7] 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 the establishment added an ice machine to the outside storage room without a hand washing sink.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. The manager brought soap.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. The chef had it cleaned.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
[06-09-1] 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 a package of tuna in the walk-in cooler with an internal temperature of 42° F. The chef discarded it.
[10-14-5] Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. The chef put it on a shelf.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The bar tender inverted the scoop.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. The chef put a pan on one side of the hood.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook cutting a tomato with his bare hand. The chef told him to put on gloves and the cook did but didnt wash his hands.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in the walk-in cooler in the back room behind the kitchen. The cook put the beef on the bottom shelf.
[01B-13-4] 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 a package of tuna in the walk-in cooler with an internal temperature of 42° F. The chef discarded it.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the hand washing sink at the kitchen entrance.
[11-26-1] 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. Form provided via email.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.