Mozzico
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
82
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Mozzico stretching back to 2022. On Dec 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to the broader Miami Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 69, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a water filter attached to the hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk- in cooler door and gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a water filter installed on the hand washing sink at the front counter. As per the manager it used for tap water for drinks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a water filter installed on the hand washing sink at the front counter. As per the manager it used for tap water for drinks. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and door soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and door soiled. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the dish machine that uses chlorine to sanitize at 0.00 ppms. The manager set up the triple sink and called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread in a shopping bag. The cook removed it and put it in a plastic container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (53F - Cold Holding). As per the manager those items were placed in the between 1 to 2 hours. The manager lower the temperature of the unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a water filter installed on the hand washing sink at the front counter. As per the manager it used for tap water for drinks. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the cook line. The manager brought towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the cook line. The manager brought soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and door soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
37
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets soiled on the reach in cooler under the cook top. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets soiled on the reach in cooler under the cook top. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Oct 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at the cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a ice machine where a double sink was located in the back of the restaurant. Observed a pizza preparation cooler at the front counter that was originally a POS terminal. The POS terminal is now located where espresso machine was located. The espresso machine has been removed.
51-16-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both restrooms on the ground floor and the one upstairs.
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler with a broken door.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a few cracked tiles upstairs.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed four holes one the wall by the preparation reach in cooler.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
31B-04-4
55
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled, located under three compartment sink at kitchen area.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair located at above ceiling area near mop sink, towards back kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler door at cooler unit under food service window at kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a plastic storage container of salt, plastic container of oil and a box of cacciatore sauce stored on kitchen floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust accumulation on air filters located at kitchen area. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler near food service window and reach in cooler drawers under cookline. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at upstairs dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic food storage container of salt not labeled, located towards back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mozzico last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mozzico on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mozzico?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mozzico.
How does Mozzico compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Mozzico most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Mozzico's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mozzico have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mozzico means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mozzico inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mozzico is inspected around two times per year on average.
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