Champion Pizza
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
32
Score
Public records show six inspections at Champion Pizza stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 30, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 12 violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Miami Beach restaurant, which scores around 69. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
6
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese inside WIC, operator rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS front counter, operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS front counter, operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
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. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed made dessert with no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
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. Provided to operator via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed HWS covered with tray, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed cooked vegetables next to HWS by pizza oven exposed to splash.
08B-54-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
32
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink by front counter.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form via email to operator.
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed staff preparing pizza with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reach in freezer gasket in disrepair. Observed top of chest of reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of plastic bottles of water not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at each walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven.
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler near the handsink.
05-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
36-27-5
43
Apr 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken pizza (74F - Cold Holding); Pork pizza (70F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per person in charge, 2 hours. Products were placed under time as a public health control. **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. Provided person in charge with employee reporting agreements via email. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided time as a public health control form to person in charge and it was filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Observed no soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. Provided person in charge with cleanup procedures via email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
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. Observed Islim working for more than 60 days with no food handler training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster via email. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cheese on floor at walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
35
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over raw empanadas bag open upright freezer next to refrigerators.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed rice stored in soiled container.
08B-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep area on reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand washing sink next to grill line. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelve of prep table in front of grill station.
22-31-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In front of walking cooler
36-24-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing at three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand washing sink by prep area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets of upright coolers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-30-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By three compartment sink area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At grill area and prep tables.
21-12-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of oranges stored in bottom reach at about 1" from the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in refrigerator.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored not inverted wall next to grill line.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At prep station reach in cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink with no cover above prep table in front of grill. Employee covered it and moved it to bottom shelve. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone in use at prep table in front of grill area.
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an air gap on rear exit door. Maintenance was asked to cover it with a weather strip. **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Champion Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Champion Pizza on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Champion Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Champion Pizza.
How does Champion Pizza compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Champion Pizza most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Champion Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Champion Pizza have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Champion Pizza 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 Champion Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Champion Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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