Piccolo Pizza

1603-1605 Ne 123 St, North Miami, FL 33181

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Piccolo Pizza has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

Restaurants in North Miami average 80, so Piccolo Pizza is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Slice ham and cooked chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date marked. Inside walk in cooler.

02C-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flour mixer container soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking coffee form an open cup in kitchen area.

12B-12-5

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 on top of the preparation table.

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Jan 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, lasagna and pasta held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler.

02C-02-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.

22-16-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled.

22-08-4

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food.

13-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler .

22-16-4

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled

22-02-4

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.

53B-01-5

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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Jun 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Dec 20, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair p.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Piccolo Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Piccolo Pizza on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Piccolo Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Piccolo Pizza.

How does Piccolo Pizza compare to other restaurants in North Miami?

Piccolo Pizza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the North Miami average of 80.

Has Piccolo Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Piccolo Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Piccolo Pizza 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 Piccolo Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Piccolo Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.

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