Mamma Caruso's Pizzeria II

2905 Ne 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33137

Italian

Last inspected: Sep 6, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Mamma Caruso's Pizzeria II appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 6, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.

Mamma Caruso's Pizzeria II's latest score of 67 falls below the Miami average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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 chicken over pre cooked chicken tenders. Employee properly arranged products. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork without date mark inside reach in cooler next to fryer. As per manager for 4 days. Manager properly date mark. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-01-5

Basic - Walk-in coolershelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic 2 liter soda bottles stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic cups in dry seasonings.

14-01-5

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. **Repeat Violation**

08B-63-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mamma Caruso's Pizzeria II last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mamma Caruso's Pizzeria II on file is from Sep 6, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Mamma Caruso's Pizzeria II compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Mamma Caruso's Pizzeria II most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Mamma Caruso's Pizzeria II's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mamma Caruso's Pizzeria II have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mamma Caruso's Pizzeria II 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 Mamma Caruso's Pizzeria II inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mamma Caruso's Pizzeria II is inspected around two times per year on average.

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