PIZZAFIORE

Name: PIZZAFIORE
Address: 9540 NE 2ND AVE, MIAMI SHORES, FL, 33138, US
Rating: 59.6

9540 NE 2ND AVE, MIAMI SHORES, FL 33138

License #2327697

🍕 Pizza/Italian ℹ️

59.6 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

March 16, 2026 · 12 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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PIZZAFIORE in MIAMI SHORES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 59.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 68 total violations — 9 critical, 15 major, 44 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through the kitchen and by the large mixer by the walk in cooler.
[22-16-4] Reach-in coolers and walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[12A-20-4] Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands at the three compartment sink with no soap and the. Wash hands at the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Inspector coached employees on where to wash every time and with soap.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw burger patties stored above whole green bell peppers Discussed with the operator, the proper storage of food. Provided the handout.
[53B-15-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee wash hands at the three compartment sink with no soap and the. Wash hands at the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Inspector coached employees on where to wash every time and with soap.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at the three compartment sink with no soap and the. Wash hands at the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Inspector coached employees on where to wash every time.
[11-27-4] 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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout by email.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A black bustub stored on the hand washing by the cookline.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter

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. Observed ceiling and vents heavily dusty at preparation area,kitchen and cook line.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler across reach in freezer two doors not working and used as a dry storage. Observed reach in cooler gasket pizza station and reach in cooler gasket cook line soiled.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a box of mozzarella stored on floor at walk in cooler. Employee relocated correctly.
[10-13-5] In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed stored on top of ice machine. Employee clean ice scoop and stored inside ice machine correctly.
[38-12-4] Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan of walk in cooler soiled and dusty. Observed shelves soiled with grease at kitchen.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware utensils stored upright at front counter.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at preparation area near reach in freezer two doors. Employee stored correctly.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service Togo foam plates not inverted across bread station. Employee inverted.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed stored at preparation area and cook line.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at preparation area.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area and kitchen.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a salt container not labeled at storage area. Employee labeled.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a box of raw shell eggs stored over RTE cooked pasta containers at reach in cooler by cook line. Employee removed eggs.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic and oil (78F - Cold Holding) at pizza station. As per manager prepared less than three hours. Manager put ice for rapid cooling.
[11-27-4] 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 by email.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at preparation area.
[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 employee hired more than 60 days Ramon Delgado.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a container with Philly steak as per manager prepared more than 24 hours not date marked.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers door handles soiled with food debris at kitchen preparation station.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above soda station.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys on shelves above kitchen preparation area.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at pizza station.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven door handle.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with old food debris.
[38-12-4] Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed throughout kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. Also reach in cooler door gaskets soiled and storage shelves soiled with old grease at kitchen preparation area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind triple sink soiled and throughout kitchen area.
[02C-03-5] 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 portioned key lime pie and cheesecake notdate labeled at display cooler at front counter.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with old food debris at window service station. Also observed soiled can opener.