Miami's Best Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
33
Score
Miami's Best Pizza appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 9, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near nine violations each time.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other Coral Gables restaurants (averaging 68), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator from overnight. Operator removed to discard.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator from overnight. Operator removed to discard.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed no time stamp available for garlic in oil at kitchen counter. As per operator was placed 1 hour ago. Operator placed time mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Bain Marie meatballs in marinara sauce (119F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator mixed contents to redistribute heat new meatballs in marinara sauce (167F - Hot Holding)
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to explain steps to calibrate probe thermometers. Coached employee on proper steps and final reading.
53A-14-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at various areas throughout kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pots and containers stored on floor under drying rack at dish area. Operator removed and stored onto shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler a container of red onions stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at white chest reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at oven at cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler gaskets throughout soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters soiled with dust and grease build up.
36-50-4
33
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed for container of garlic oil at prep counter. As per operator for 1 hour. Operator placed time mark onto container. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at front counter storage area hole in ceiling.
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at pizza making area hand sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at pizza making station where dough is stored.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line area walls soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at pizza making area on floor under hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
64
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza sauce pizza sauce (51F - Cold Holding) on prep table at pizza station. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved sauce to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary testing strips for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of sugar on table next to cook line. Operator removed bowl during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belongings stored on top of single service to go boxes.
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in two white chest reach in freezers at pizza station.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets to reach in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) next to handwashing sink in kitchen area.
21-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
58
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 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 containers of shredded cheese and cooked wings, operator removed and stored on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm). Operator removed solution from sink and diluted to proper ppm. 200ppm. **Repeat Violation**
41-18-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm). Operator began diluting solution to proper ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sink in salad station blocked by deli meat slicer. Operator removed to allow access. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink at cook line, sink used as dump sink for ice.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in containers of, sugar, flour, corn meal and spices through out the kitchen. Operator removed scoops during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen, floors soiled throughout and behind equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers throughout kitchen soiled with old food debris and flour.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed under hand sink at cook line. Operator removed and stored on lower shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
33
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Tylenol stored on prep table. Operator removed and stored in office. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed employee open rear door and dump mop water onto ground. Coached employee on proper waste water disposal and mop sink usage.
28-14-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed items, mozzarella cheese and garlic in oil not time marked. As per operator was placed 1.5 hours ago. Operator placed time mark onto items. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed at three compartment sink, Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm). Operator diluted solution. New Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at to go pick up section, hand sink blocked by meat slicer.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a paint brush used as a basting brush in a container of garlic in oil.
14-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a container of cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler across from cook line not date marked. As per operator was made the afternoon before on 4/10/24.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a condiment cup in a container of tuna salad. Operator removed and discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in white chest reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line a laddle in standing water. Operator discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with form via email to print. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink area, mop stored in mop bucket. Operator removed mop and hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
30
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef stored above pepperoni located in the standing reach in freezer by the front counter. Observed raw shell eggs stored above marinara sauce located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary strength ,3 compartment sink at greater than 500ppm, operator diluted to 300 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-53-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available at the time of the inspection. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed for the mens bathroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for the single serve food plates stored at the front. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
32
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
90
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef stored above pepperoni located in the standing reach in freezer,front counter.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cut peppers located in the walk-in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation encrusted grease and food debris. Observed slicer blade guard soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with form for time as method of control for food safety. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in the walk-in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout cookline.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for the womens bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled sodas stored on the dry storage floor,by the front.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest unit.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris, by the cookline.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by the pizza line
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of walk in door, reach in cooler door /pizza dough,soiled with accumulation grease and food debris. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation food debris,front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the prep unit located at the front counter.
22-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed floor fans cover soiled with accumulation dust.
36-50-4
27
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored above sauces. The operator removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at the front counter, a box is blocking the front counter hand wash sink. The operator removed the box. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by the main pizza oven.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed foods stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miami's Best Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miami's Best Pizza on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miami's Best Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Miami's Best Pizza.
How does Miami's Best Pizza compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?
Miami's Best Pizza most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.
Has Miami's Best Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Miami's Best Pizza have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Miami's Best Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Miami's Best Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miami's Best Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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