Farandula Pizza and Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
74
Score
Farandula Pizza And Restaurant, located at 1200 Sw 67T Ave in Miami, FL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on January 15, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, including the presence of mold-like substance in the ice machine and disrepair of floor tiles in the kitchen. Across ten recorded inspections, Farandula Pizza And Restaurant has historically received medium-risk ratings.
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles were observed to be broken in various areas of the kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at preparation kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at men's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, located at pizza station.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut melon stored in thank you bags.
14-31-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple broken tiles were in various areas of the kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, behind the dishwasher machine.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in most of reach-in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located in employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream containers stored in chest freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
58
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at front counter.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at front counter.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves, located at preparation area chest freezer. During the inspection employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at front counter.
31B-04-4
67
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in cooler door
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in standing water at 103°F. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator began cleaning during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
86
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole by women bathroom. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole by women bathroom. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter area, kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter area, kitchen area. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
78
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the kitchen handwashing sink. Employees put a new paper roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. For all employees.
11-26-1
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole by women bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter area, kitchen area.
31B-04-4
58
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
39
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come from outside and start engaging in food preparation without washed his hands first. Employee was coach the proper hand washing techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Vivian Mendez employee training expired since 4/8/22.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front on hand washing sink in the kitchen area.
31A-09-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Located in the pizza station.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pizza make table cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of to go containers stored on kitchen floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen all by the pizza make table.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on top of prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler handle and gasket disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located by the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located by the ice machine.
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of tomatoes puree stored floor. Observed boxes of mozzarella cheese, bag of onion and milk stored inside walk in cooler floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Located inside ice cream chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
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