Piccola Pizzeria
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
52
Score
Piccola Pizzeria appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 22, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Doral average 74, so Piccola Pizzeria trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
5
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at both units at kitchen prep area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers carpaccio and menu is not link to consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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/. Observed not food manager present at the time of opening inspection, manager arrived while conducting inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout kitchen 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 personal drinking cup in top of prep table at kitchen area.
40-06-5
52
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food residue.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mop blocking access to handwashing sink by dishwasher machine. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter handwashing sink use to dump drinks.
31A-11-4
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/ Observed food establishment food manager Paolo de Stefano 04/15/2021 by ServSafe not present with 4 or more food handling employees present. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at men bathroom use by food handling employees.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC returns/vents dusted all throughout kitchen preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed kitchen employees and not hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed standing reach-in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed AC return front counter handwashing sink very slow drain.
29-20-5
50
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink by dishwasher machine blocked by mop cart.
31A-09-4
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 soap provided at handwash sink. Observed not soap at handwashing sink next to dishwasher machine.
31B-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at standing reach-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed bag of ground pork thawing at room temperature at prep sink, product at 41°F. Staff moved the product into reach-in cooler till further processing. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil stored in the floor, staff moved container to a rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/dusted AC vents at kitchen preparation area and ware washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several unlabeled sauce containers at prep table in the kitchen.
02D-01-5
52
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC returns soiled all throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: AC returns soiled all throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tuna steaks thawed in commercially ROP bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen. Staff removed tuna steaks from ROP bags, as per chef product has been thawed from the previous day. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over cleaned vegetable and ready to eat sauces. Staff removed and placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dishwasher machine at 0PPM. Instructed staff to set up three compartment sink for proper sanitation. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine warewashing machine and not test strip available, also not test kit available for quad sanitizer at three compartment sink. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink next to dishwashing machine. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored next to clean serving plates at preparation table at kitchen area. Staff removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two person at cooking line engaged in food preparation and not hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of flour and cooking oil container stored on the floor at dry storage area. Staff placed food back in the racks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with not handle inside blue cheese at reach in cooler at cooking line. Staff removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC returns soiled all throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cooking utensils stored not inverted at preparation table at kitchen line. Staff removed and placed utensils handle first. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna steaks thawed in commercially ROP bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen. Staff removed tuna steaks from ROP bags, as per chef product has been thawed from the previous day. **Warning**
06-09-1
37
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1st,2023. Owner payed license while conducting inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above reach in cooler by preparation area in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door at cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in coolers located across from cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service aluminum containers not inverted stored above preparation table.
25-06-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining onto floor, from ceiling tile by preparation are kitchen.
29-03-4
61
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a box of surface floor cleaner stored on top of reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee removed chemicals from kitchen prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6+ live fruit flies on single service boxes of cup lids and to-go bags, stored on shelves above kitchen mixer and scale. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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. Discussed with employee and provided handouts. Printed and provided to employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed paper towel, handwash sign, soap and pipes were a handwash sink was located before, between dishwasher machine and mop sink. Handwash sink is needed at ware washing area. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of 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. Discussed with employee and provided printed form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic to go containers on to of prep table. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold-like substance on wall behind three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with oil ,vinegar and Nutella located inside kitchen. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled green like substance inside ice machine located at coffee station. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner located under kitchen prep table next to reach in cooler. Observed pan and pots under preparation area near three compartment sink. Employee inverted . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed ROP raw tuna fish no longer frozen, stored at reach in cooler inside kitchen. Employee cut open bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil stored on floor at dry storage closet, next to kitchen microwaves. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located at coffee espresso station. Employee removed ice handle from ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses located on oven door handle at kitchen area. Employee removed tongs from oven. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 76F next to kitchen mixer. Employee discard water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons stored upright, not presented handle first, located on shelving near pizza station. **Warning**
24-18-4
29
Jul 15, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Provided handout via email **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Piccola Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Piccola Pizzeria on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Piccola Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Piccola Pizzeria.
How does Piccola Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Piccola Pizzeria most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 74.
Has Piccola Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Piccola Pizzeria have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Piccola Pizzeria 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 Piccola Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Piccola Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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