Piccola Pizzeria
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
82
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Piccola Pizzeria stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 26, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
Across the inspection history, “establishment did not report seating change” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over shredded cheese bag inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored foods as per safety storage requirements. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside croutons container in kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer blade guard on prep table in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed over sandwich prep table in kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by mop sink.
23-03-4
82
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
86
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee removed dirty dishes from table and then proceed to serve food without washing hands. Informed employee on proper hand washing method.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Tiramisu in reach in cooler with no date marked. As per operator, item has been in reach in cooler for 2 days. Advised operator to properly label item.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine with mold like substances. Manager discarded the ice and clean the interior of the ice machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumped ice in hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no service date mark on water filter near the hand sink.
29-28-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair located in the kitchen near the bain marie.
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed non seating establishment with 10 chairs. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located near the bain marie.
29-49-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed metal bowls not inverted above microwave located in the kitchen area.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored throughout the kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles not labeled with common name through the kitchen.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in kitchen area above the preparation area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed groove white cutting board near the Bain marie at kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watch and bracelets while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restrain engage in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
29
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tiramisu date marked on September 9th and 11th, 2023 inside reach in cooler in kitchen.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tiramisu date marked on September 9th and 11th, 2023 inside reach in cooler in kitchen.
01B-28-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge does not know how to calibrate probe thermometer. Operator was trained by Inspector hot to calibrate probe thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-14-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum cup stored inside gorgonzola cheese container in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Operator put a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior on shelf inside kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed NOST ESTABLISHMENT with 10 chairs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: At time of callback inspection Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed NOST ESTABLISHMENT with 10 chairs. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: At time of callback inspection observed NOST ESTABLISHMENT with 10 chairs. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
95
Apr 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: At time of callback inspection observed 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/ **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: At time of callback inspection did not observe 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. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed NOST ESTABLISHMENT with 10 chairs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: At time of callback inspection Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed NOST ESTABLISHMENT with 10 chairs. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
78
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over bologna sauce inside reach in cooler by oven.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer blade guard.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
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/. Food Manager Certified arrived during Routine Inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum cup stored inside shredded cheese in reach in cooler. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed NOST ESTABLISHMENT with 10 chairs.
51-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed containers not inverted on shelf inside kitchen.
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with oil and white vinegar not labeled inside kitchen.
02D-01-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Piccola Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Piccola Pizzeria on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Piccola Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “establishment did not report seating change” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Piccola Pizzeria.
How does Piccola Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Piccola Pizzeria most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Piccola Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Piccola Pizzeria have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Piccola Pizzeria 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 Piccola Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Piccola Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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