Moncheese Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Moncheese Pizza has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Moncheese Pizza was last inspected on Mar 25, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Surfside restaurant, which scores around 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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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 - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage showing on ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with black mold-like substance above prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone stored on prep table at pizza station.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with old food debris.
22-16-4
64
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen showing water damage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen showing water damage. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handlers certificate for Mildred Lopez is expired as of 01/28/2025. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. Operator cleaned can opener at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen showing water damage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. Operator cleaned interior at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand sink in kitchen missing hand wash sign. **Warning**
31B-04-4
70
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser no labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen show water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic soda bottles and a case of plastic water bottles stored on floor at front counter. Operator placed items off of the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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 - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table. Operator placed wet wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
11 minor violations.
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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom with not self closing door.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used to scoop salt and black pepper.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in some areas : single use storage area and front prep area.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open coffee mug on prep table. Employee moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet at the 3 compartment sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on the wall next to can opener near coffee machine.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching the tuna salad. Owner corrects it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Missing copy of the last inspection report.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food residue inside reach in freezer.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go pizza boxes stored less than 6 inches off of the floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
58
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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. Info was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was printed and posted . **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling on part of the kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling . **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust on reach in cooler handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed some debris inside reach in cooler .
22-16-4
64
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moncheese Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moncheese Pizza on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moncheese Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Moncheese Pizza.
How does Moncheese Pizza compare to other restaurants in Surfside?
Moncheese Pizza most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Surfside average of 74.
Has Moncheese Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Moncheese Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Moncheese 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 Moncheese Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moncheese Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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