41 Pizza & Bakery

451 W 41 St, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
45
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at 41 Pizza & Bakery, the earliest from 2022. 41 Pizza & Bakery was last inspected on Jan 12, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around 10 violations to closer to 14 violations.

“Ready-to-eat” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

41 Pizza & Bakery's latest score of 45 falls below the Miami Beach average of 69. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Observed sushi rice without time marking . As per employee from 12:30. Employee marked the food. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee dried his hands in the apron and continued working without washing his hands. Employee was coached and washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty items inside the front hand sink. Employee moved them to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked white rice for crispy rice bites without date marking. As per employee the rice is from Friday 1/9. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee peach tea bottle not segregated from the food for the public , inside reach in freezer . Employee food was not identified.
08B-49-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet handle ( cold water faucet handle ) in hand sink located at the front area / sushi area
29-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of sauce / liquid residue inside reach in cooler located at the sushi area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go pizza boxes on the floor.
25-05-4
45
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. As evidence of probe thermometer with expired battery. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: At the time of the CB, Observed thermometer without battery, so it is not used to check temperatures. **Time Extended**
05-10-4
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 from early previous day without date marking inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plate used to dispense panko.. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Observed plastic container with no handle use to scoop panko. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed long white cutting board with excessive marks. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: At the time of the CB, observed long white cutting board with excessive marks. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Observed employee prepping food without hair restraint. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water on the hallway floor. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: At the time of the CB inspection , observed plastic bottles of water still on the floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old debris inside reach in coolers . - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Observed sauce residue inside reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic cups inside cardboard boxes on the floor in dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: At the time of the CB, cardboard boxes with plastic lids and cups inside stored on the floor. **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of debris and food residue on the kitchen walls. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Observed pizza station with sauce residue on the side wall. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
52
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
9 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands inside 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed heavy accumulation of debris on can opener. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by trash bin in the kitchen area. Bin was moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test kit to check sanitizer concentration . **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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 2 employees ( Juan Ruben and Yaakov Bineth ) working in the establishment for more than 60 days.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Manager bought chlorine while I was conducting the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area .station was restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. As evidence of probe thermometer with expired battery.
05-10-4
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 from early previous day without date marking inside walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine located at the front.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plate used to dispense panko.. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed long white cutting board with excessive marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed mozzarella cheese store in a cracked plastic container at the pizza station.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water on the hallway floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knives inside standing water at the front area.
10-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of debris on reach in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old debris inside reach in coolers .
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic cups inside cardboard boxes on the floor in dry storage.
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of debris and food residue on the kitchen walls.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
21
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with accumulation of old food residue on it. Employee cleaned immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer chlorine concentration.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Info was sent to the owner.
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle to dispense vinegar . **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed leak from the ceiling above kitchen hallway . **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath the exterior door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tempura flour bag on the floor. Employee moved it to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed sushi display without ambient thermometer to monitor the temperature inside the unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed household knife block in use . As per employee, they don't use those knives . They were instructed to move them out of the establishment.
14-55-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor.
21-38-4
52
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Missing parasite letter for raw sushi products ( salmon ). Person in charge obtained the parasite letter while I was conducting the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came and started working with food without washing hands. Person in charge coached the employee and he washed his hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Employee clean it out. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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/ Observed 4 employees engaged in food preparation with no certified manager present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. Missing certificates for Diego Oñate, Roinel Valdes and Eduardo Diposoy.
53B-02-5
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 walk in cooler from yesterday morning as per employee without date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle to serve rice vinegar.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed owner placed a door draft, but there is still a gap underneath.
35B-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing thermometers for kitchen coolers . **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed to go plastic forks, knives and spoons for customer self service not protected from contamination.
25-09-4
39
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed ( degreaser as per employee) chemical product inside spray bottle with no labels.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old debris on can opener. Employee washed it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restrain.
13-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler located close to the oven with missing thermometer.
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go disposable cups and lids stored on the floor inside the dry storage.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
58
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed soiled thermometer with accumulation of grease on it. Employee bought a new one and discarded the old one. **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed strawberries inside shopping market bag in the reach in freezer.
14-31-5
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. Information was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed excessive accumulation of mold like substance inside the ice machine **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed dirty cardboard lining the reach in freezer shelves.
14-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed pizza sauce container on walk in cooler floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of water at the bottom of the reach in
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, chocolate powder inside glass jar without proper label with common names .
02D-01-5
47
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at the front is used to rinse the coffee holder cup .
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - preparation area added. 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. Observed a new front preparation area with cutting board, reach in cooler, coffee machine, and juice dispenser and reach in freezer with no hand sink. Hand sink was installed, but the establishment needs to submit the plans to update the layout. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at the front hand sink.
31B-05-4
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 walk in cooler with no date.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine located at the front.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go food trays and vented lid boxes stored on the hallway floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Walk -in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of food residue on the kitchen walls.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 41 Pizza & Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 41 Pizza & Bakery on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 41 Pizza & Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at 41 Pizza & Bakery.

How does 41 Pizza & Bakery compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

41 Pizza & Bakery most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has 41 Pizza & Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at 41 Pizza & Bakery have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at 41 Pizza & Bakery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is 41 Pizza & Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 41 Pizza & Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.