Pizzeria Monaco
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
50
Score
Pizzeria Monaco appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 3, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Pizzeria Monaco's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of preparation table at kitchen garlic butter (78F - Cold Holding), according to to employee placed out 2 hours ago. Employee put garlic butter inside reach in cooler for proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastics funnel inside hand sink at kitchen Operator removed funnel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed test strips used to measure PH on water.
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathroom, no paper towels available. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bathroom hand sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored ice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed single serve containers stored inside bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
25-18-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed chest freezer holding fruit pulp and empanadas on hallway next to bathrooms unsecured. **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
50
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees no washing hands before put gloved on, handle money, put gloves on to serve food. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and glove use. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot and towels inside hand wash sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one certificate expired 05/22/2025 for Milaidis Blanco.
53B-14-5
64
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink, plastic handle inside sink. Operator discarded item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice bucket ice scoop touching ice inside reach in freezer. Operator stored scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed SS boxes stored inside bathroom.
25-18-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
74
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside ice cream freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler pizza prep soiled. Also hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
86
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed package of wipes stored in hand washing sink. Employee removed item from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sack with flour stored on the kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container at kitchen no labeled with name. Employee kayaked flour container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing rings and wrist watch while preparing food.
13-07-4
70
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed paint stirring stick inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed item from in hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Employee provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice puddings prepared the day before no date labeled, Employee labeled rice puddings with preparation date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in standing water inside metal container. Manager stored ice cream scoop in ice cream with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve cups stored on the floor. Em stored single serve cups six in ab the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed small chest freezer by restroom with ice cream container and fruit pulp bags no secured.
08B-63-4
64
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in hand was sink at front counter. Water at 80F. Water shut off was closed, manager open water shut off After 10 minutes water 103F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box with single serve cups stored on the floor. Manager stored single serve containers six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 3 door reach in cooler shelves soiled.
22-16-4
67
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed employee Loida Gonzalez with no food handling certificate; employee has been working at the establishment for more than 3 month. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: 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. At the time of the callback inspection observed employee Loida Gonzalez with no food handling certificate; employee has been working at the establishment for more than 3 month. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on kitchen floor. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: At the time of the callback inspection observed bottle of sodas and cases of tomatoes sauce stored on kitchen floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sink in the kitchen area and in the bathroom with no sign provided. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: At the time of the callback inspection observed hand washing sink in the kitchen area with no sign provided. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Standing cooler gasket soiled in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: At the time of the callback inspection observed standing cooler gasket soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizzeria Monaco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizzeria Monaco on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizzeria Monaco?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pizzeria Monaco.
How does Pizzeria Monaco compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Pizzeria Monaco most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Pizzeria Monaco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizzeria Monaco have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pizzeria Monaco 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 Pizzeria Monaco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizzeria Monaco is inspected around two times per year on average.
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