Marino's Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
70
Score
Marino's Pizza, located at 13821 Sw 88 St in Miami, FL, had a moderate risk inspection on January 26, 2026. This inspection resulted in two critical violations and one minor violation. The facility has a history of mostly high-risk inspections over ten scored visits.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed marinara sauce (96F - Cooling) in walk in cooler, as per operator more than 6 hours. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: Observed marinara sauce (59F - Cooling) in walk in cooler, as per operator more than 6 hours. **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed marinara sauce (96F - Cooling) in walk in cooler, as per operator more than 6 hours. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: Observed new batch of marinara sauce marinara sauce (59F - Cooling) in walk in cooler, as per operator more than 6 hours. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
70
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 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 marinara sauce (96F - Cooling) in walk in cooler, as per operator more than 6 hours. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 tuna packs, 4 salmon packs, 2 mahi mahi defrosted in reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler to the left of steam table, As per operator since the night before. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed marinara sauce (96F - Cooling) in walk in cooler, as per operator more than 6 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce (112F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (111F - Hot Holding); minestrone soup (112F - Hot Holding). Employee began reheating process. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board at pizza station soiled with black mold like substance. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna ponzu and seared tuna salad not identified as raw in the menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. Observed food employee, Lazaro, hired for less than 60days. Employee agreement was not provided. Discussed and sent to operator via email. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed soiled vents rusted can blade opener. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with pink and black mold like substance next to dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents heavily dusty over pizza station. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 tuna packs, 4 salmon packs, 2 mahi mahi defrosted in reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler to the left of steam table, As per operator since the night before. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed women's receptacle in guest bathroom not covered. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage over food preparation area across from cook line. Employee removed container from preparation area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food not segregated from food to be served in reach in cooler across from cook line. Employee removed personal food from reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop stored above ice machine. **Warning**
10-13-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean spoons not inverted. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pan for single service use not inverted over cook line. Employee inverted aluminum pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed veal frozen thawing at room temperature on prep table in preparation area. Operator placed product inside cooler for proper thawing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
21
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed box of raw beef stored over package of broccoli in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line prep cooler fresh mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours. Observed at pizza station shredded mozzarella cheese (47F - Cold Holding); as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator placed into reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for containers if cooked pasta in walk in cooler. As per operator were cooked the night of 8/31/25.
02C-02-5
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 containers throughout kitchen of pasta sauce, flour, dry seasonings. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at bar area reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at servers station on bread hot cabinet. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of chicken tenders, ravioli, gnocchi, mixed vegetables, mozzarella sticks etc in both reach in freezers stored uncovered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at box of frozen fish on shelf next to slicer thawing at room temperature. Operator placed into walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
47
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
50
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw shelled eggs stored over open box of heavy whipping cream. Operator removed and stored in bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table at cook line Bolognese (109F - Hot Holding). As per operator for about 1 hour. Operator placed on stove to reheat.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bar area soda nozzle sprayer soiled with build up. Operator began to soak in sanitizer to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed to store in container. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at pizza station reach in cooler, knives stored between shelves. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at servers station on bread hot cabinet.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers throughout kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line and at servers station.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at rear stored area backs of sugar uncovered . Operator closed and covered bags. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at reach in cooler 2 packages of frozen tuna in sealed packaging thawing. Operator removed tuna from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer boxes of chicken stored on floor. Operator began to store on shelf during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at bar area reach in freezer.
14-69-4
41
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
86
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in shopping bags located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200 ppm, operator diluted to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the women bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the standing unit opposite oven.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed for the pizza peel,stored on top of pizza oven. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with encrusted food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation of food debris,prep unit opposite cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the prep unit opposite cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
52
May 17, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed for the bar unit, chlorine strength at 0 ppm at the time of the inspection. Operator will sanitize at the main unit., called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the womens bathroom.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed food container stored in the kitchen unit. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense feta cheese crumbles,prep reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed pizza peel stored on top of the oven. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
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