Pizzeria Twin Tower Big and Tasty
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Pizzeria Twin Tower Big and Tasty has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 9, 2026. 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 four violations per visit.
“Ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Hialeah Gardens restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler located at cook line observed raw steak stored over bread, milk.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in the walk in cooler raw eggs over unwashed produce-coleslaw.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. On the preparation table observed sugar in a container not labeled.
02D-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle used to scoop lemon pepper.
14-01-5
64
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed lasagna frozen for over 24 hours not date marked.
02C-04-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In the reach in cooler at preparation area observed employees personal food near not identified.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a watch stored on storage shelves at preparation area.
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
78
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler at front counter ham (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding), as per operator less than 4 hour, operator added ice to food items to rapidly cool.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer, located at prep area.
14-69-4
70
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler at back kitchen entrance observed raw steak stored over ham.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located at front line observed ham (50 F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (48F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours. Instructed employee to transfer food to another working unit or add ice under containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsed coffee mixing cup in the hand sink located at front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed meat lasagna operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days, as per owner stored in freezer about 3 days ago. Operator date marked product on site. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a handbag stored under the prep sink at front counter.
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, reach in cooler/freezer at back kitchen entrance.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Pizza prep cooler located at front line.
14-33-4
47
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging with food no hair restraint at front counter. Employee placed cap on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves at dry storage area soiled. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at front counter soiled.
23-03-4
86
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled,
22-16-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled, oven interior soiled.
22-08-4
82
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed tres leches and chocolate cakes portioned and individually packaged inside reach in cooler no date labeled.
02C-03-5
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inside beverage cooler flans prepared yesterday according to manager, no date labeled
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by ware washing and storage areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed pizza oven exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
64
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed inside reach in chest freezer raw ground beef stored not separated from cooked chicken wings and potato fries.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers with beef and sliced ham, according to manager prepared two days ago, no date labeled. Manager labeled food containers with date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on preparation area by slicer wall soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour containers no labeled. Manager labeled flour containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizzeria Twin Tower Big and Tasty last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizzeria Twin Tower Big and Tasty on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizzeria Twin Tower Big and Tasty?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pizzeria Twin Tower Big and Tasty.
How does Pizzeria Twin Tower Big and Tasty compare to other restaurants in Hialeah Gardens?
Pizzeria Twin Tower Big and Tasty most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hialeah Gardens average of 66.
Has Pizzeria Twin Tower Big and Tasty's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizzeria Twin Tower Big and Tasty have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pizzeria Twin Tower Big and Tasty 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 Pizzeria Twin Tower Big and Tasty inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizzeria Twin Tower Big and Tasty is inspected around two times per year on average.
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