Enzo Italian Eatery
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Enzo Italian Eatery, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 5, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to nine violations.
Looking across the full record, “non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Enzo Italian Eatery's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed wiping cloths used as cover for mussels and clams. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
14-86-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with dust accumulation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed tile missing from wall inside bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled with dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior cooler soiled across cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
70
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in Next to mop sink: cheese tortellini (54F); mozzarella cheese (47F - Cold Holding); ricotta (48F - Cold Holding); provolone (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all foods since prior day. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed wiping cloths used as cover for mussels and clams. **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid on floor in kitchen area. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed at ice machine for customers at front counter with water bottle stored inside. **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in Next to mop sink: cheese tortellini (54F); mozzarella cheese (47F - Cold Holding); ricotta (48F - Cold Holding); provolone (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all foods since prior day. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with dust accumulation. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed at ice machine for customers at front counter with water bottle stored inside. **Warning**
12B-14-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed tile missing from wall inside bathroom. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled with dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior cooler soiled across cook line. **Warning**
22-16-4
35
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in 2 separate coolers; eggs over cheese and cured meats.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee brush gloved hands on apron and begin work.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where dry food and dry dishes are held. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed cleaner for slicer with no label, operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle stored in hand sink at front counter. Observed kitchen hand sink with pots stored inside; operator removed during inspection.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed tupperwares stored on floor under prep table.
24-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed drinking bottle on table next to hand sink.
40-06-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with crumbs.
23-03-4
43
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed Caesar dressing and tiramisu with raw eggs not marked on menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed Caesar dressing and tiramisu with raw eggs not marked on menu. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Observed Caesar dressing and tiramisu with raw eggs not marked on menu. **Time Extended**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Francisco with no employee training hired more than 60 days. Employee handles front counter and makes espresso. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed employee Francisco with no employee training hired more than 60 days. Employee handles front counter and makes espresso; at time of callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Observed employee Francisco with no employee training hired more than 60 days. Employee handles front counter and makes espresso; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
82
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in back of kitchen on box. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed 7 live roaches under prep table in kitchen next to prep top cooler. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed Caesar dressing and tiramisu with raw eggs not marked on menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed Caesar dressing and tiramisu with raw eggs not marked on menu. **Time Extended**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Francisco with no employee training hired more than 60 days. Employee handles front counter and makes espresso. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed employee Francisco with no employee training hired more than 60 days. Employee handles front counter and makes espresso; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where dry food is stored in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed under prep tables where dry food is stored in kitchen; at callback. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed underneath exit door in back of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed underneath exit door in back of kitchen; at callback. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
61
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 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 on counter: mozzarella (70F - Cooling). As per operator cheese was made the night before and left in ice. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed on counter: mozzarella (70F - Cooling). As per operator cheese was made the night before and left in ice. **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed clams and mussels covered with cloth towel in reach in cooler with prep top. Operator discarded towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in back of kitchen on box. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance with ambient temperature of 56F; the followingTCS foods stored inside: ricotta (50F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator, items have been there since prior day. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance with ambient temperature of 56F; the followingTCS foods stored inside: ricotta (50F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (48F Cold Holding); Marscapone cheese (49F Cold Holding).As per operator, items have been there since prior day. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed Caesar dressing and tiramisu with raw eggs not marked on menu. **Warning**
02B-04-5
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 employee Francisco with no employee training hired more than 60 days. Employee handles front counter and makes espresso. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where dry food is stored in kitchen. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler across cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance with ambient temperature of 56F; the followingTCS foods stored inside: ricotta (50F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator, items have been there since prior day. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed underneath exit door in back of kitchen. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of tomato on floor in back of kitchen. Observed cases of wine on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed above prep cooler sugar with no label. Observed flour with no label in kitchen area. Operator wrote names on bins. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
23
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water shut down at hand wash sink preparation area. Operator turn on the hot water. Final temperature 89°F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed clams and mussels tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bottles inside of the hand wash sink at front counter.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed residual of food at hand wash sink preparation area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with chlorine (as per the operator) not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed two fly sticky tape on top of reach in cooler at preparation area.
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed the mozzarella cheese that is in process stored at drain board of the three compartment sink exposed to splash. The cheese was covered. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-36-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping at cutting board preparation area.
21-12-4
50
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and raw shells eggs stored over lasagna at reach in cooler. Operator started to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-04-5
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 stored over raw fish at reach in freezer. Operator started to rearrange the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw lobster tail stored over ice cream at reach in freezer. Operator started to rearrange the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed frozen fish inside of hand wash sink preparation area. Operator moved the frozen fish to the reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Food employees reporting agreement was provided, printed and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef not date marked at reach in cooler. As per operator was made it two days ago.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at hand wash sink preparation area. Operator turned on the hot water. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner at shelves under preparation table.
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. At preparation area in front of stove.
24-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed vegetables boxes and olives plastic containers stored on floor under preparation table.
08B-38-4
Basic - Two Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
29
Mar 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date marking on the water filter. Operator added the date information on the filters. **Corrected On-Site**
29-28-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl without handles used as scoop in the bread crumbs container. The cup was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed kitchen utensils not inverted. Opetator inverted the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the front counter hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in the office aluminum trays not inverted.
25-06-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Enzo Italian Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Enzo Italian Eatery on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Enzo Italian Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Enzo Italian Eatery.
How does Enzo Italian Eatery compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Enzo Italian Eatery most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Enzo Italian Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Enzo Italian Eatery have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Enzo Italian Eatery 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 Enzo Italian Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Enzo Italian Eatery is inspected around four times per year on average.
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