Pizza Mia
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Pizza Mia has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up three times.
Pizza Mia scores about where you'd expect for a Vero Beach restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On shelf next to back door **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on single door cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Squeeze bottles next to hand sink have build up. Dry storage shelves have build up
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sugar bag in dry storage. Salad mix and cheese in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Advised operator to remake **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
78
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door screen is torn - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cutters in standing water at 120f - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over dough in walk in - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
74
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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. Cook touched parm. Cheese and sprinkled on garlic knots. Educated cook **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in kitchen
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach 71f, eggplant 69f cold holding. Advised to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used hand sink to fill up bucket
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door screen is torn
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cutters in standing water at 120f
10-07-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over dough in walk in
08B-17-4
39
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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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. Pizza cook removed pizza slice from oven and used bare hands to slide into box. Educated operator
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stainless scrubs in hand sink
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle on walk in cooler is broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Zucchini and eggplant on floor of walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bags of salt opened in dry storage Zucchini and eggplant in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old fryer and equipment, furniture being stored outside
33-31-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In dough prep area
36-36-4
52
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked red sauce sitting on counter found at 51F. Advised operator to move into cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator stated sauce and cheese has been out for for 1 hour. **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in walk in cooler and reach in cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green Cutting board with black substance
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator is utilizing time for control on cooked pizzas, various sauces and ricotta cheese without time plan. Provided plan. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Meatball sitting on wire shelf in reach in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Walk in cooler handle broken. 2. Tall stainless steel reach in cooler missing shield on front. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
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Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
37
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade plastic bag used as liner for food container.
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 84°, cooked Italian sausage 83°, pulled from cooler 1 hour ago. Advised rapid reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as a dump sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Pizza make counter **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bin with raw chicken
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions
08B-39-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizza Mia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizza Mia on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Mia?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pizza Mia.
How does Pizza Mia compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Pizza Mia most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Pizza Mia's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza Mia have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pizza Mia 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 Mia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Mia is inspected around two times per year on average.
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