Mike's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
55
Score
Mike's Pizzeria has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 19, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Homestead restaurants (averaging 70), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes TPHC for cheese pizza at front counter. No written procedures. Operator provided form at the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to tiles in establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling vents soiled with dust in the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee purple cup store at preparation table across oven. Coach manager. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operator drinking from open bottle of sparkling water at prep table across front counter. Coach manager. Operator removed bottle of water. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer near mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
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 - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at handwash sink near the triple sink.
29-20-5
55
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD40 stored next to mixer above pizza sauce.
41-10-4
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; meatballs (82F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Inspector had employees place in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed tops of ovens soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handle soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at front counter next to soda syrup dispenser.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to tiles in establishment.
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in both reach in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
51-18-6
43
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
82
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Employee drank then engaged in food preparation, without washing hands. Employee was coached to wash hands after drinking water. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-05-4
Basic - Employee drinking water in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
82
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
52
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed dessert not date marked inside the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with flour not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed reading glasses stored above the preparation table. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at dishwasher machine at +200 ppm. Operator adjusted the dishwasher machine. Final concentration 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil on water at 79°F. Operator discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
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 cheese pizza slices on display. As per manager was made one hour ago. Operator time marked the pizza. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written procedures was provided, filled out and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed deserts at reach in cooler front counter not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
52
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna not properly date marked at reach in cooler. As per manager was made it two days ago. And desert at front counter not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mike's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mike's Pizzeria on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mike's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mike's Pizzeria.
How does Mike's Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Mike's Pizzeria most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Mike's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mike's Pizzeria have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mike's Pizzeria 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 Mike's Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mike's Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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