Pizzafiore
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
43
Score
Inspectors have visited Pizzafiore six times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 5, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Pizzafiore's latest score of 43 falls below the Miami Beach average of 69. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (62F - Cold Holding) on top of prep table, as per chef no more than 2 hours prior. Coached him on correct procedures.
03A-02-5
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. Provided to operator via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cutting boards inside HWS, chef removed. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for pizza display with no written procedures. Provided to operator via email.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta inside reach in cooler no date marked, as per chef for more than 24 hours prior. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training missing date of birth.
53B-10-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
43
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler by front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
90
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife and cutting board stored inside handsink next to 3 compartment 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. Observed pasta stored at reach in cooler next freezer held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
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/ Observed food manager certification for Jorge Gonzalez expired on 12-12-2022.
53A-03-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler by front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
64
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
52
Sep 13, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 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. Observed pizza with no time mark, operator added time **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler gaskets across from three compartment sink soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee USB wall adapter stored next to sauce cups
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed coca cola's stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizzafiore last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizzafiore on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizzafiore?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pizzafiore.
How does Pizzafiore compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Pizzafiore most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Pizzafiore's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pizzafiore have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pizzafiore 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 Pizzafiore inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizzafiore is inspected around two times per year on average.
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