Piola Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
61
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Piola Restaurant stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 23, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Hallandale Beach facility scores 80, putting Piola Restaurant on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
37
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
41
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. No hot water in any of the hands washing sink resulting in employees wash their hands with cold water.
12A-08-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad Station- ; Fresh Mozzarella (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked Quinoa (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Shrimps (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked eggs (50F - Cold Holding). Per Manager good items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad Station- ; Fresh Mozzarella (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked Quinoa (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Shrimps (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked eggs (50F - Cold Holding). Per Manager good items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine solution 200 PPM. Manager remade to 100PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water provided at any of the hands washing sinks in kitchen. Manager turned on when arrived. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to dishwashing machine in kitchen. Manager replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - 1) Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2) Interior of oven soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in beverage Air 2 drawers across from stove torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 shield missing in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Employee covered ice cream container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
29
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves to make a salad for a customer without washing hands first. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
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. Employee touched lettuce and croutons with bare hands to make salad for customer. Salad discarded.
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. / Fryer- ; Cooked chicken (112-120F - Hot Holding) Per cook food items in unit less than 2 hours. Chef reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sinks in kitchen and pizza station. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled sanitizer bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield missing in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in container of flour on rack at entrance door of kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hairnet during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
39
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
29
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw octopus stored above container of bean sprouts in Atosa 2 doors reach in. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Containers of oil stored on floor in kitchen by triple sink. Employee elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in double drawers across from stove in kitchen torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in container of cheese in flip top across from stove. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
70
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Quinoa (46-48F - Cold Holding 2) Lowboy 2 drawer- ; Cooked pasta (45-46F - Cold Holding); Cooked mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours from walk in cooler. Manager moved to walk in cooler to quick Chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowls placed in hand sink at kitchen entrance. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle stored in container of quinoa. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water stored on floor in beverage storage. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar. Sign provided. Manager posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari thawed in standing water next to triple sink. Manager placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil not labeled. Cook labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Piola Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Piola Restaurant on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Piola Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Piola Restaurant.
How does Piola Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hallandale Beach?
Piola Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Hallandale Beach average of 80.
Has Piola Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Piola Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Piola Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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