Pizza Rustica Sunny Isles
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
58
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Pizza Rustica Sunny Isles stretching back to 2022. On Mar 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “observed cases of tomato sauce and sodas stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Sunny Isles Beach facility scores 74, putting Pizza Rustica Sunny Isles on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Observed pizza stored held on front counter at 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Advised manager that food must be held at 41°F or less. Per manager all pizza are held on time for 4 hrs but establishment has No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to being blocked by reach in freezer.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Observed pizza stored held on front counter at 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Advised manager that food must be held at 41°F or less. Per manager all pizza are held on time for 4 hrs but establishment has No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair and has exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - Observed cases of tomato sauce and sodas stored on floor in hallway.
08B-38-4
58
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Observed raw shell eggs being stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in reach in cooler. Advised manager and she rearranged.. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom due to dead batteries.
31B-02-4
Basic - Cup with no handle used to dispense sugar. Advised manager and she discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
70
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of tomato sauce being stored on floor behind front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of pizza boxes being stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
67
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee serve and cash out customer then proceed to prep food without washing hands first.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored directly over various ready to eat foods. Located in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen area blocked by garbage can. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed various cases of pizza boxes stored on floor in kitchen area.
25-05-4
Basic - Observed tomato's and mushrooms not washed prior to preparation.
08B-39-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Located in warewash area.
36-24-5
45
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. See stop sale. Observed the following foods temperatures greater than 41°F; spinach slice (54F - Cold Holding); pizza (59F - Cold Holding). All were located on front counter and per person in charge food had only been out for about an hour.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods temperatures greater than 41°F; spinach slice (54F - Cold Holding); pizza (59F - Cold Holding). All were located on front counter and per person in charge food had only been out for about an hour.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken being stored in thank you bags.
14-31-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of soda and water being stored on floor in Dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of pizza boxes, 3oz cups and tops being stored on floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
58
Sep 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of pizza boxes being stored on floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water being stored on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizza Rustica Sunny Isles last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizza Rustica Sunny Isles on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Rustica Sunny Isles?
Across the inspection record, “observed cases of tomato sauce and sodas stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pizza Rustica Sunny Isles.
How does Pizza Rustica Sunny Isles compare to other restaurants in Sunny Isles Beach?
Pizza Rustica Sunny Isles most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunny Isles Beach average of 74.
Has Pizza Rustica Sunny Isles' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza Rustica Sunny Isles have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pizza Rustica Sunny Isles 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 Pizza Rustica Sunny Isles inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Rustica Sunny Isles is inspected around two times per year on average.
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