Blocks Pizza Deli
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Blocks Pizza Deli, the earliest from 2022. Blocks Pizza Deli was last inspected on Oct 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up three times.
Blocks Pizza Deli's latest score of 100 sits above the Miami Beach average of 69. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 15 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed pizzas and empanadas at the front counter without time. As per the owner the items were placed there less than two hours prior. The owner wrote down the times. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-02-5
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 Milton has been working approximately 2 months. **Warning**
53B-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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The brought soa. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a yellow liquid not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes in the sink. The owner removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed the establishment opened in April and Deniz still doesn't have a CF. Certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The owner brought towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor in the back of the kitchen. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed the pizza peel being stored on top of the oven. The owner put the peel on a clean metal tray. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles not labeled throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
02D-01-5
26
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn at the front counter.
14-11-5
86
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel covering various food containers, such as spinach and mushrooms, stored inside reach in coolers under front counter.
14-86-1
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in regular "Thank you" grocery bags at back reach in freezer unit.
14-31-5
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. Printed employee health reporting agreement form and provided to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at front counter handwash sink, Employee turned on hot water valve. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at cooler unit labeled #5, under front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair located along back kitchen wall. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
55
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in front of the pizza oven.
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed along the back wall of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gaskets torn at the front counter reach in coolers.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a broken tile in the unisex restroom.
36-24-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed across from the dough mixer.
14-33-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blocks Pizza Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blocks Pizza Deli on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blocks Pizza Deli?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Blocks Pizza Deli.
How does Blocks Pizza Deli compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Blocks Pizza Deli most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Blocks Pizza Deli's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Blocks Pizza Deli have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Blocks Pizza Deli means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Blocks Pizza Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blocks Pizza Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.
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