Certo Risto & Pizza
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
95
Score
Certo Risto & Pizza appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “clean glasses”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for West Miami sits at 78, putting Certo Risto & Pizza on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
95
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
31A-09-4
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 Esmelder, Oscar, Layla,
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at cooking line.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
14-33-4
Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
55
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib, located near the mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). During the inspection operator set up Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, located preparation table.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at cooking line.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 86°F on the cooking line.
10-07-4
Basic - Clean bowls, and plates, not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
52
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 100. During the inspection employee discarded water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted, located at cooking line.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one plastic container stored on the floor inside the dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
78
May 7, 2024
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. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of calamari on the walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean pans with old labels.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside of the reach in freezer soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
74
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Potatoes cooling- 116F in fryer basket. Potatoes were removed and placed in Walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Veal stored in walk in freezer on floor. Chef placed veal on freezer shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of turkey stored on floor in prep area near walk in cooler. Chef placed buckets of turkey on bread rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall is in disrepair behind pizza oven on other side of wall near 3 compartment sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use in multiple areas thru out kitchen. Chef removed cloths from food contact surfaces. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
70
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade, prep table in the kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a water filter connected to the hand washing in the pizza station.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Kitchen
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the small reach in cooler in front of the cook line with build up on the handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs hanging on the oven door in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Three compartment sink: spray hose soiled.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Certo Risto & Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Certo Risto & Pizza on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Certo Risto & Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “clean glasses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Certo Risto & Pizza.
How does Certo Risto & Pizza compare to other restaurants in West Miami?
Certo Risto & Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the West Miami average of 78.
Has Certo Risto & Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Certo Risto & Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Certo Risto & Pizza 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 Certo Risto & Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Certo Risto & Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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