Pizza Italia USA

12835 Sw 42 St, Miami, FL 33175

Italian

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Pizza Italia USA stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 13, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Pizza Italia USA is doing better than most peers. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed spoon handle touching cheese, observed in the reach in freezer at prep area.

10-04-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed several food employee food stored in the reach in cooler at cook line and also in the walk in cooler.

08B-49-4

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed an apron and a coffee cup stored in the hand sink located next to the three compartment sink. **Warning**

31A-09-4

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in the cook line. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Stored on preparation table. **Warning**

21-02-4

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave soiled.next to pizza oven

22-08-4

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At time of inspection.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom of prep tables rusted.

22-31-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area

36-34-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Italia USA last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Italia USA on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Italia USA?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pizza Italia USA.

How does Pizza Italia USA compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Pizza Italia USA most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Pizza Italia USA's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pizza Italia USA have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pizza Italia USA 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 Pizza Italia USA inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Italia USA is inspected around two times per year on average.

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