Harry's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2025
95
Score
Harry's Pizzeria appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 29, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Miami Beach average 69, so Harry's Pizzeria is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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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 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
95
Jan 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a prep cook bring a pan of peppers to the front counter and put on gloves without washing her hands.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cook fill up a pan with water at the hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup at the cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
58
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The manager cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of semolina. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 pairs of tongs on the oven door. The manager removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed two packs of pizza boxes and a case of napkins on the floor in the dry storage room.
25-05-4
61
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed liquid eggs over salami and cheese in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved the liquid eggs to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella cheese (49F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding). As per the manager the items were put on line approximately two hours ago. The manager moved the items to the walk-in cooler for a quick chill.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers certificates expired; Harry, Gary,Chris and Joseph. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the ice machine and soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer baskets in the hand washing sinks at the bar.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the interior of the ice machine soiled. Observed the ice chute on the soda machine soiled. The manager clean the ice chute.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a large plastic container. The cook discarded the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the ba. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. Observed at the ice machine. The manager inverted the buckets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the fan guard in the pizza station reach in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. The manager had the labels removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
37
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Emailed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event cleanup to Manager.
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vents located above food storage shelves, next to kitchen ice machine.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed ice buckets not kept inverted to allow buckets at air-dry properly. Manager inverted ice buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located behind bar counter.
31B-04-4
78
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment with 4 food employees, engaged in food preparation and food service of approximately 8 customers, operating with an expired license as of October 1, 2022. At the time of inspection license was renewed, observed current license printed and dated October 1, 2023. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (67F - Cold Holding) located next to prep counter at kitchen area, less than 4 hours. Manager placed butter back into cooler unit to lower temperatures to 41F and below. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzles at soda dispenser located next to front pizza prep station.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment offers raw tuna, under menu item "Tuna Crudo" which is not identified with an asterisk or symbol identifying food items as containing a raw food ingredient covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips provided for kitchen dish machine or bar dish machine at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food located inside a container of polenta flour. Manager discarded cup with no handle stored inside food storage container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located under soda dispenser. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large metal pans/pots not kept inverted, located on storage shelves next to reach in freezer. Observed white bowls, stored on top shelving above kitchen prep coolers, not kept inverted. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at the time of inspection. License was renewed and printed at the time of inspection, dated October 1, 2023. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses located on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located behind bar counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located on plastic containers, stored on shelving across from kitchen ice machine. Manager began removing all old labels from clean plastic containers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor near takeout service counter. Manager removed pizza boxes from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of polenta flour not identified, located under kitchen prep counter. Manager labeled food storage container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harry's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harry's Pizzeria on file is from Apr 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harry's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Harry's Pizzeria.
How does Harry's Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Harry's Pizzeria most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Harry's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Harry's Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Harry's Pizzeria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Harry's Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Harry's Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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