Piola
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
50
Score
Across the available record, Piola has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
“Wet wiping cloth not stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Piola's 50 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed male employee washing his hands with gloves on and then proceeded to engage in preparation of tiramisu.
12A-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceilings in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken for handwashing sink in the kitchen area.
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed for yellow cutting board in the kitchen and red cutting board at the pizza station.
14-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine 3rd test Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone on prep table in the kitchen. Observe open plastic water bottle on prep table near the stove.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor inside walk in cooler due to ac condensation drip.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled in the walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in disrepair with cracks on the wall tile next to dishwashing machine and 3CS.
36-24-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer in disrepair for reach in coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of RIC in three kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on top of prep counter in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
50
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at the mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed female cook, with her bare hands, grab Parmesan cheese and sprinkled over ready to eat lasagna that went straight out for service. Staff was coached on correct procedure.
09-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 ROP salmon packs fully thawed at walk-in cooler.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (64F - Cold Holding) at pizza area. As per chef, less than 4 hours. Product was moved to another cold holding unit for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bar hand-wash sink blocked as it is being used as an ice chest.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bar hand-wash sink being used as an ice chest.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips available to test for quaternary, which are being used for the sanitizing buckets.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager was not aware on how to properly determine thermometer is in good repair and procedure. Coached on the spot.
53A-14-4
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 3 ROP salmon packs fully thawed at walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure.
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover on receptacles in both gender neutral bathrooms.
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting food pans near the pizza oven.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting boards in the kitchen.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gasket for reach in cooler at coffee maker station.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on food containers at pizza area at warewashing.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored on boiler stove next to utensils holder and also on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceilings in kitchen area.
36-34-5
23
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
55
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Manager printed and hung sign at sink in pizza bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pork on bone stored in cooler not covered. Chef wrapped and covered pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloth stored on make bar board in kitchen. Employee placed cloth in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
78
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 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.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener.
22-02-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of Produce on floor walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Pizza Station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
52
Apr 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed kitchen can opener with old food debris throughout.
22-02-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Next to walk-in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Piola last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Piola on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Piola?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Piola.
How does Piola compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Piola most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Piola's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Piola have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Piola 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 Piola inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Piola is inspected around two times per year on average.
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