Di Piazza Pizzeria
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
61
Score
Di Piazza Pizzeria appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 14, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 18 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Di Piazza Pizzeria's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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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
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed hose used too rinse at 3 compartment sink, no gap, below rim **Repeat Violation**
29-44-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink, Interior with food residue. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above ware washing area 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior soiled with food residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cardboard boxes being reused.
25-32-4
61
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee change from preparing food to cleaning and opening cooler doors to back to preparing food with out changing gloves, no hand washing observed. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and gloves use. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded faucet by 3 compartment sink no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook preparing food no hair restraints. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sack of flour and cans of tomato sauce stored on the floor. At prep area. Operator stored food items six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed so foil trays on top of cooler not inverted. Operator inverted foil trays **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
50
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed on hose used to rinse at 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-44-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed inside walk in cooler raw ground beef stored above bags with clams and raw fish. Manager re arranged properly, raw ground beef moved to other unit. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded faucet by 3 compartment sink no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several lids cracked on containers at kitchen by salad station.
14-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above ware washing area, lights no shields. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed soups inside walk in cooler no covered. Manager covered soup containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris at preparation area and kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at refrigerated sandwich tables, white cutting boards grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
39
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed hose used to rinse at 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-44-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed Home Depot buckets (non food grade container) use to stored semolina inside. Operator threw away Home depot bucket and stored the semolina inside a food grade container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded faucet by 3 compartment sink no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed clam tags not marked with last served date.
01C-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed DM exterior soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup with no handle inside semolina container. Operator removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled at kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates stored not inverted at preparation table. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw fish at walk in cooler thawing inside Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use. Observed 4 bags with fish thawing inside walk in cooler ROP bag not open fish temperature 33F Cold Holding. Employee open fish bags for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair restraints while preparing food.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed an employee washing dishes not properly order to be sanitized. Inspector coach correct order to use the three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the preparation table front of stove. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cans of tomatoes sauce stored on floor at preparation area next to reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans soiled at walk in cooler. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shredded cheese not covered at walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen ground beef thawing at preparation area. Manager moved to sink and put running water to proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at preparation area and kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at preparation area not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
26
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
39
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed kitchen cook scratching hair without washing hands. Manager instructed employee on correct hand washing procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed three beer bottles stored inside ice machine buried in the ice.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed a hose connected behind 3 compartment sink used to wash utensils. **Repeat Violation**
29-45-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed three bottles with beer stored inside ice machine bottles buried inside ice.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a faucet on side of three compartment sink, no backflow preventer.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in hand wash sink at kitchen, hot water faucet no working. Water at 82F.
27-16-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dish machine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open container with salad dressing with no labels (Caesar and ranch no date labeling)
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink. Manager instructed employee on using hand wash sink only. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed small coffee cup and spoon stored inside hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the exterior dishwasher in kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard in prep and washing area of kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in back kitchen area missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing on floor at prep area.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 'Employee at kitchen no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets missing from reach in cooler below prep table. Observed top of reach in freezer broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in the kitchen floor and walk in cooler broken and soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler a pot containing marinara sauce stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed metal tongs stored on oven rail. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lamps above washing area with no shields.
38-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers in reach in cooler.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in kitchen soiled with grease and dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels on counter in front area not stored in sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with powdered sugar not labeled. Employee labeled container with correct item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
14
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed a hose connected behind 3 compartment sink used to wash utensils.
29-44-4
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers dusty inside walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Manager inverted single serve containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted on top of shelf at kitchen.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles at kitchen floor and inside walk in cooler . **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
47
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked ground beef (49F - Cooling); cooked pasta (47F - Cooling); cooked chicken (47F - Cooling)stored inside walk in cooler. As per operator cooked food was prepared yesterday. Operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked ground beef (49F - Cooling); cooked pasta (47F - Cooling); cooked chicken (47F - Cooling)stored inside walk in cooler. As per operator cooked food was prepared yesterday.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Standing cooler handles soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed make table cooler disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the kitchen area and inside walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of standing freezer soiled in the prep area.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the prep area and kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Di Piazza Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Di Piazza Pizzeria on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Di Piazza Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Di Piazza Pizzeria.
How does Di Piazza Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Di Piazza Pizzeria most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Di Piazza Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Di Piazza Pizzeria have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 18 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Di Piazza Pizzeria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Di Piazza Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Di Piazza Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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