Pizza Scene
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Pizza Scene 14 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 27, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging”, showing up two times.
That's lower than the typical Miami Lakes restaurant, which scores around 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (53F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, inside reach in cooler located across the oven at the front line.
03A-02-5
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. Employees name Miguel Blanco with 3 years of being hired.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing pizza with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour on dry storage floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In reach in cooler across the oven.
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By the exit door.
36-03-4
61
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For pizza by slicers and garlic oil. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle with no label.
41-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the mop sink.
36-27-5
78
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw ground beef over raw onions on walk in cooler, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
82
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Nov 2, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing from the side entrance door across to the entrance of the unisex bathroom.
36-17-5
95
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment attached another location space and designated as a dining area. Observed attached a storage room with a 2 reach in freezer, located in the back area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Plan review was submitted on 8/16/23. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Operator submitted the plans of the remodeling part but plan review requested the complete plan of the entire restaurant. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment attached another location space and designated as a dining area. Observed attached a storage room with a 2 reach in freezer, located in the back area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Plan review was submitted on 8/16/23. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operator increased seating area from 9 to 29. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: As per operator they just waiting for city of Miami Lakes to provide the amount of seat. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
86
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Establishment that serves a highly susceptible population failed to exclude food workers ill from the following symptoms, not caused by a noninfectious condition: sore throat with fever, vomiting or diarrhea. **Warning**
11-25-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Employee name Gabriela Rodriguez. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment attached another location space and designated as a dining area. Observed attached a storage room with a 2 reach in freezer, located in the back area. **Warning**
51-16-7
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 - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operator increased seating area from 9 to 29. **Warning**
51-09-4
61
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed preparing pizza without beard guard.
13-04-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizza Scene last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizza Scene on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Scene?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pizza Scene.
How does Pizza Scene compare to other restaurants in Miami Lakes?
Pizza Scene most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Lakes average of 74.
Has Pizza Scene's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza Scene have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pizza Scene 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 Scene inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Scene is inspected around four times per year on average.
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