Blaze Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
78
Score
Blaze Pizza, located at 12305 Sw 137 Ave Unit 306 in Miami, FL, underwent a low-risk inspection on March 13, 2026. The inspection noted one major and three minor violations, including dust accumulation in a walk-in cooler vent and an open dumpster lid. A violation regarding the improper storage of single-service articles was corrected on-site during the inspection.
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Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on preparation table at front counter. Operator cleaned counter during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of dust in vent cover in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Dumpster is shared with shopping plaza.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to-go bags stored on floor to the left of hand wash sink. Operator stored box 6 inches off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
78
Aug 20, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ham (46F - Cold Holding) inside cold table at front counter. As per operator since the night before. Operator discarded the products. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (46F - Cold Holding) inside cold table at front counter. As per operator since the night before. Operator discarded the products. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands and engage in food preparation. Discussed with employee properly hand washing procedures. Employee took off gloves and washed hands and put new gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen area.
36-36-4
61
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table across from pizza station. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on prep table across from pizza station. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
90
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed next to prep sink at storage.
31B-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on table with pizza boxes. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nest in on shelves across triple sink. Operator inclined containers for proper drying. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
82
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles located at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles located at front counter **Time Extended**
23-24-4
95
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (47 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the product to the bottom part of the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Observed two employees no food employee reporting agreement or employee training. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at pizza station. **Warning**
31B-05-4
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 employee Addison Alvarez hired about 2.5 years ago no proof of food safety training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles located at front counter. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a iPhone at preparation table. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in coolers gaskets soiled front counter. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler front counter. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
45
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzle base and ice chute soiled with mold like substance, soda dispenser. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the unisex bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
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