Piola Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
41
Score
Piola Restaurant has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to nine violations.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Piola Restaurant's latest score of 41 falls below the Doral average of 73. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine at bar area at 0ppm, staff provided new new sanitizer container, primed and retested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands.
12A-08-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chlorine sanitizer old food residue at handwashing sink cook line, coached staff in proper use of handwashing sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at the cook line area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed at one of the handwashing sinks at cook line, instructed staff to use the other unit while this unit is fix. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-17-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall, Observed two knifes stored at front counter in between sink and the wall, staff relocated the knife to be sanitized and stored correctly . **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, staff removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed AC return reach in cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at several prep tables.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer quad sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, staff provided new solution retested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
41
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine and not test strips available, also for quad sanitizer bucket and 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: At time of callback inspection Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine and not test strips available, also for quad sanitizer bucket and 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at preparation line and dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: At time of callback inspection Observed at preparation line and dry storage area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at rear dry storage area and preparation line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: At time of callback inspection observed Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at rear dry storage area and preparation line. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quad sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, staff provided new solution retested at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: At time of callback inspection still observed some towel stored out of sanitizer buckets. **Time Extended**
21-08-4
78
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed (52F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (52F - Cold Holding) at flip top reach-in cooler unit front line, as per staff for less than four hours, staff relocated the products to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw marinated chicken stored over cheese, butter at walk-in cooler, staff relocated the raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed two bottles of Ortho ant killer stored in dry storage area. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed a single fly by pizza station area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine at bar area at 0ppm, staff provided new new sanitizer gallon, primed and retested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, staff proceeded to clean can opener. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool stored inside handwashing sink at front line, staff removed steel wool to dishwasher area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine and not test strips available, also for quad sanitizer bucket and 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at preparation line and dry storage area. **Warning**
36-34-5
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 salmon potion thawing in ROP packaging bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package, staff removed portion from ROP. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach next to ice machine on the rear. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at rear dry storage area and preparation line. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quad sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, staff provided new solution retested at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
27
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Obviously steel wool and towel stored at handwashing sink next to pizza oven.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine and not test kit available. Manager provided a new test kit. **Corrected On-Site**
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/ Manager arrived while conducting the routine inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. O at preparation table salad station.
14-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two tank of CO not properly secured, manager secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at unit across from cooking stove. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at unit under slicing machine.
22-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler door hinge in disrepair at unit across from cooking stove. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed washed/sanitized working containers not air dried at rack next to 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table next to salad station.
21-12-4
52
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter installed at mop sink and not vacuum breakers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter installed at mop sink and not vacuum breakers. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serving raw beef carpaccio and raw smoked salmon not identified and link to consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed establishment serving raw beef carpaccio and raw smoked salmon not identified and link to consumer advisory. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door hinge in disrepair at front line preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed reach in cooler door hinge in disrepair at front line preparation area. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
74
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef sr walking cooler. Manager relocated the products correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed a bottle of simple syrup stored in ice bin at bar area used to serve customers drinks. **Warning**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter installed at mop sink and not vacuum breakers. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (45F - Cold Holding), cooked shredded chicken (53F - Cold Holding); cut ham (55F-58) as per manager all products were in the units for more than 24 hours the least. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (45F - Cold Holding), cooked shredded chicken (53F - Cold Holding); cut ham (55F-58) as per operator all products were in the units for more than 24 hours the least. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a bottle of simple syrup stored in ice bin at bar area used to serve customers drinks. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serving raw beef carpaccio and raw smoked salmon not identified and link to consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed several scoops with not handle all throughout working units at front counter and cooking area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door hinge in disrepair at front line preparation area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with sugar in a container at bar area. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler unit under preparation table front counter. **Warning**
29-49-6
27
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
39
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment does not carry correct testing kit (chlorine) for dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed establishment does not carry correct testing kit (chlorine) for dish machine. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in back area dry storage a container of sugar not labeled. Observed at front of kitchen preparation area containers of flour, corn meal, sugar and almond flour not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed at front of kitchen preparation area containers of flour, corn meal, sugar and almond flour not labeled. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
86
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (45F - Cold Holding) pizza preparation area less than 4 hours. Chef placed shrimp into reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over prepared container of tiramisu. Observed container of shelled eggs stored over boxes of milk and creamer packages. Manager removed items and stored in correct order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at kitchen dish machine, no chlorine sanitizer available due to empty container. Manager replaced empty container with new container of chlorine sanitizer (50 ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on menu under Toscanini Salad not marked with asterisk under the consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment does not carry correct testing kit (chlorine) for dish machine. **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. Manager provide employee reporting forms but no proof of forms signed by employees. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training expired for all employees on October 1, 2023. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at kitchen area. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food observed in small sugar container at preparation area of kitchen. Chef removed deli cup from sugar container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in back area dry storage a container of sugar not labeled. Observed at front of kitchen preparation area containers of flour, corn meal, sugar and almond flour not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
37
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bucket stored inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour containers stored inside kitchen. Operator labeled them. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed inside kitchen. Operator removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pasta thawing in standing water inside kitchen. Operator removed water and put pasta inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour inside kitchen. Employee stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between reach in coolers inside kitchen. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside sugar container in kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
61
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer spray bottle not labeled. Manager labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed reach in coolers missing thermometers
05-09-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Piola Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Piola Restaurant on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Piola Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Piola Restaurant.
How does Piola Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Piola Restaurant most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 73.
Has Piola Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Piola Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Piola Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Piola Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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