Miami Beach Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
64
Score
Miami Beach Pizza appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 5, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Miami Beach average 69, so Miami Beach Pizza trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under reach in coolers in kitchen soiled with buildup of food debris.
36-73-4
64
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanadas (69 F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated beef empanadas. Observed second temperature: beef empanadas (168 F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwaves soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor at counter. Observed plastic jugs of oil stored on floor at storage room. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on pizza oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets a reach in cooler at cook line soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor an storage room. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
55
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 4 plastic jugs of oil stored on floor in dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on pizza oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 81 F near fryer.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at pizza station soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor near pizza oven.
25-05-4
74
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over green peppers inside of reach in cooler at cook line. Operator placed raw shell eggs in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Observed raw shell eggs stored over green peppers inside of reach in cooler at cook line. **Time Extended**
08A-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed 2 microwaves at pizza station and 1 microwave at cook line soiled with old food debris. Operator cleaned interior of microwaves at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Observed 2 microwaves at pizza station and 1 microwave at cook line soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves inside of reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Observed shelves inside of reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
78
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over green peppers inside of reach in cooler at cook line. Operator placed raw shell eggs in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate expired for Luis Urra on 06/28/2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser at 3 compartment sink not labeled. Operator provided label for spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at cook line. Operator removed tongs from oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed 2 microwaves at pizza station and 1 microwave at cook line soiled with old food debris. Operator cleaned interior of microwaves at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves inside of reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
58
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan cooked on 2/26 as per owner.
02C-02-5
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. Info was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Procedure was provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old debris on can opener. Owner washed the can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid covering chorizo container.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water ( water at 40 F). **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use utensils stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatula and pizza cutter stored in between holder and shelf. Owner moved the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
55
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs above lettuce bags inside reach in cooler located in the back. Owner placed the eggs at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils inside standing water ( water temperature of 75 F)
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed some food debris inside reach in cooler located next to the oven.
22-16-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handle. Owner moved it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miami Beach Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miami Beach Pizza on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miami Beach Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Miami Beach Pizza.
How does Miami Beach Pizza compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Miami Beach Pizza most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Miami Beach Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Miami Beach Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Miami Beach 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 Miami Beach Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miami Beach Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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