Grafa Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Grafa Pizza 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Restaurants in Miami Beach average 69, so Grafa Pizza trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (67F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per cook for an hour prior. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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 cooked chicken inside WIC no date marked, as per server for more than 24 hours prior. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC fan soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
58
Nov 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs inside WIC stored over cheese. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed produce case on floor inside WIC. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC fan soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
70
Sep 5, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 9 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (67F - Cold Holding), as per server no more than 4 hours prior. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning**
22-12-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs inside WIC stored over cheese. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken inside WIC no date marked, as per server for more than 24 hours prior. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. **Warning**
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Coached employee and provided big 6 poster. **Warning**
11-07-5
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 server via email. **Warning**
11-27-4
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 carbonara pasta offered on the menu with raw uncooked egg and not described. **Warning**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed burgers containing raw eggs not identified in the menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at front counter, server replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Observed pizza at front counter display utilizing time as a public health control without the written procedures. Provided to server via email. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers sunny side eggs inside burgers and carbonara pasta without consumer advisory. Provided to server and posted at dining area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed produce case on floor inside WIC. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to server via email. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC fan soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
17
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler by preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 food handler certificates expires on 8/23/2024 for Rosa Ortiz and Ilaria Toro.
53B-14-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes with cheese not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler by preparation area.
23-03-4
82
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna at walk in cooler held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Manager placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler by pizza station.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at handsink located at front counter.
29-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
41-05-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee changed tasks and did not change gloves, touching doors and other items, discussed with operator **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of silicone in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In front service area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment.
36-37-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes and single service gloves for food, Stored in restroom, operator moved them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
52
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) As per owner, 2 hours. Heavy cream (51F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding). All products at reach-in cooler near slicer. Manager moved tomatoes to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: Observed Cut tomatoes (49F - Cooling); Sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding); Cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding). All products at reach-in cooler near slicer. Manager moved all products to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. As per manager, sliced ham, cheese, and cooked chicken were placed in reach-in cooler from walk-in cooler about 1.30 hour ago. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler near slicer at kitchen area not being able to refrigerate products to 41F or lower. Operator contacted repairman to service unit. No TCS products are stored in reach-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler near slicer at kitchen area not being able to refrigerate products to 41F or lower. All time temperature control for safety foods were moved out of unit. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Time Extended**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulated dirt. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulated dirt. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
90
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located behind front counter cash register. Employee purchased hand soap at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep coolers.
14-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable located inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bags of flour stored on floor in front of pizza oven. Observed a box of parboiled rice stored on floor under middle kitchen counter. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses located on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of plastic spoons stored on floor, under middle kitchen counter. Employee began to remove items from kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in a bucket of standing water, at a room temperature of 76F, inside three compartment sink. Observed chicken wings slacking at a room temperature of 76F, no longer frozen solid, located next to fryer station. Observed chicken wings have been fried and placed at front counter, 147F Hot Holding. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle/equipment. Observed a bowl used to catch water, dripping from air condenser inside walk in cooler.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use and stored in mop bucket, not kept inverted to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grafa Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grafa Pizza on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grafa Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Grafa Pizza.
How does Grafa Pizza compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Grafa Pizza most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Grafa Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Grafa Pizza have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Grafa Pizza 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 Grafa Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grafa Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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