Pizza Bar
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
41
Score
Going back to 2022, Pizza Bar has five inspections in the public record. Pizza Bar was last inspected on Jul 23, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 13 violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Miami Beach restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the front counter.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large metal bowl on top of the sink. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. The manager brought paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. The manager brought soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of cheese the manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the front counter.
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The manager printed and displayed it during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the pizza preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn and missing.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed the pizza peels being stored on top of the oven.
10-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. Sign sent via email. The manager printed it and displayed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the pizza preparation reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
02D-01-5
41
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed the pizza peels on top of the oven. The operator moved the peels. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed the pizza peels on top of the oven. The operator moved the peels. **Time Extended**
24-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the back room. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the back room. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 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. Form provided via email. The operation printed it. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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 provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container with chicken nuggets. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed the pizza peels on top of the oven. The operator moved the peels. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the restroom. Form provided via email. Operator ordered sign ps and arrived during the inspection and he put them up. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the back room.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper plates in front of the oven.
25-06-4
55
Dec 27, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed (meatballs (55F - Cold Holding) located at top portion of cooler at pizza prep station, less than 4 hours. Operator removed the container of meatballs and placed into the bottom portion of another cooler unit to lower to 41F and below. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese pizza (68F - Hot Holding); veggie pizza (67F - Hot Holding); pepperoni pizza (69F - Hot Holding) located at front counter pizza display, less than 4 hours. As per operator, pizzas were made at 11pm. Observed no time marking system in place in regards to the 4hour, Time as a Public Health Control. Advised to operator all pizzas must be reheated to 135F and above. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At the time of inspection, water damaged quaternary testing strips were provided, unable to use. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon arrival observed handsink blocked by stacks of pizza dough pans, located at front counter area. Operator removed pizza dough containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed two open employee soda bottles/beverages stored in reach in cooler, on shelving next to a container of mushrooms, for customer usage. Operator removed and discarded employee personal beverages. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at handwash sink, when water is turned on, located at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of oil and various sauces, in a container, on top of kitchen prep cooler next to fryer station, not identified. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom used by food employees and customers not fitted with a self closing door. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small black plastic containers with no handle, left in various seasoning containers, used to dispense food items, located at dry storage area. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed cutting board/prep table next to front counter handwash sink, exposed to splash, were pans of pizza dough are stored. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at the time of inspection. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable/stained. Observed grooved and stained cutting board located at prep cooler next to fryer station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located at pizza prep station. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at restroom used by food employees and customers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust accumulation on filters located above pizza ovens. **Warning**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizza Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizza Bar on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Bar?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pizza Bar.
How does Pizza Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Pizza Bar most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Pizza Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pizza Bar have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pizza Bar 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 Pizza Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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