Pizzillo Pizza Pasta
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
33
Score
Across the available record, Pizzillo Pizza Pasta has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
Looking across the full record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Pizzillo Pizza Pasta on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over heavy whipping cream at triple door reach in cooler at prep area.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1st, 2025, more than sixty days. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at splitter at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at
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 pasta in reach in cooler missing production date, as per employee made the day prior.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter at handwashing sink at warewashing area missing date. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches on the floor under fryer and flattop griddle. Roaches were swept up and discarded.
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice machine next to warewashing area touching ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at pizza station soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in unisex bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves and interior reach in cooler at cook line soiled with debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not inverted use left in mop bucket and not properly hung to dry.
42-01-4
33
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink at front counter. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no appear towels at handwashing sink at ware washing area. Employee provided towels. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no service date on water filter next to hand sink at ware washing area. **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at mop sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach at rear exit building. Employee removed roach and discarded it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
47
Dec 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the three door standing cooler located next to the pizza oven observed raw eggs stored over cooked pork. Coached operator on raw food storage as specified by the food code, also sent operator Raw Food storage handout. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in the standing freezer located at cook line raw chicken stored over cooked bolognese sauce.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked meat balls marked more than 10 days, as per operator food was not going to be served to the public it was just for training purposes . Operator discarded food on site. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of degreaser stored over cutting board attached to the cooler at cook line by the three compartment sink. Operator removed it on site. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips not available during the inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair, cooler located at cook line next to the three compartment sink.
14-11-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers stored on drying shelf above the three compartment sink.
16-46-4
43
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold-like growth on surface of montanada sauce with milk cream. **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (52 F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50 F - Cold Holding). As per operator, items were prepped less than 4 hours. Operator placed items in reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test strips expired. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed air conditioner pipe draining into hand sink, near front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed only 1 employee currently employed more than 60 days with no training. Mariangelis Rojas. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not dispensing paper towels at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator was not aware of how to calibrate thermometer. Operator was coached on how to properly calibrated thermometer. **Warning**
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment has no consumer advisory posted. Operator was provided consumer advisory via email. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 missing ceiling tiles near dry storage area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed read in cooler near 3 compartment sink with an ambient temperature of 50 F. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep counter at pizza station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed tiramisu prepared and packaged onsite not labeled. Operator labeled tiramisu at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed dumpsters shared by other locations at plaza missing drain plugs. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gaskets at reach in coolers and reach in freezer soiled. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpsters shared by other locations at plaza with the lids open. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed sleeve of pizza boxes stored on floor at dry storage. Operator placed sleeve of pizza boxes off the ground. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored wet mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
26
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw Chicken over seafood mix at reach in freezer near 3 compartment sink.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee to removed gloves and wash hands before placing new gloves on, and she did. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
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 via email to operator. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Handsink located next to pizza station block with garbage can. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. Observed air conditioner pipe draining into hand sink, near front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. 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 inspection observed Ernesto Gomez and Mariangelis Rojas with no food handler certificate.
53B-02-5
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. Provided via email to operator. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed Plates not inverted stored at front counter by register. Employee inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks at pizza station.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler by register in disrepair. Observed gasket at reach in freezer located near the 3 compartment sink.
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in freezer by pizza station.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
30
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 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. Poster provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large trash container in front of the sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the cook line.
31B-02-4
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed a water next to triple sink not dated.
29-28-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the upright freezer door insulation exposed.
14-11-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed several utensils stored handle down.
24-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of Togo pizza boxes on the floor in the hall way towards the restroom.
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the preparation reach in cooler.
02D-01-5
45
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the front counter reach in cooler gasket torn. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Equipment in poor repair. Observed the front counter reach in cooler gasket torn. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizzillo Pizza Pasta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizzillo Pizza Pasta on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizzillo Pizza Pasta?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pizzillo Pizza Pasta.
How does Pizzillo Pizza Pasta compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pizzillo Pizza Pasta most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pizzillo Pizza Pasta's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizzillo Pizza Pasta have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pizzillo Pizza Pasta 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 Pizzillo Pizza Pasta inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizzillo Pizza Pasta is inspected around two times per year on average.
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