Potiwa Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
82
Score
Potiwa Pizza has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Potiwa Pizza scores about where you'd expect for a North Miami restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork and shrimp held for more than 24/hrs inside reach cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
22-16-4
82
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
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. As per PIC new employees less than 30 days.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, beef and rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chorine test kit.
16-37-1
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 was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee without hair restraint while working with food.
13-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by prep reach in cooler.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop inside the mop bucket. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cooked food removed from original container not labeled.
02D-01-5
41
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, beef held for more than 24/hrs without date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing in standing water inside triple-sink. Employee opened cold water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
21-12-4
82
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots under preparation table.
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
74
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: On 11/28/2023 at the time of the callback inspection 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 was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken* **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. PIC provided the paper towels roll. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: On 11/28/2023 at the time of the callback inspection No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. PIC provided the paper towels roll. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
82
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. PIC provided the paper towels roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
53B-01-5
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed por being thawed inside triple sink not water.
06-08-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed foot debris under equipments in kitchen area
36-01-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled
36-68-5
58
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: On 3/15/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: On 05/09/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: On 3/15/2023 at the time of the callback inspection 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: On 05/09/2023 at the time of the callback inspection No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
82
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: On 3/15/2023 at the time of the callback inspection 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. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: On 3/15/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop mop was removed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: On 3/15/2023 at the time of the callback inspection mop sink installed working on hot water connection **Time Extended**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: On 3/15/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
74
Nov 14, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Potiwa Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Potiwa Pizza on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Potiwa Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Potiwa Pizza.
How does Potiwa Pizza compare to other restaurants in North Miami?
Potiwa Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Miami average of 80.
Has Potiwa Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Potiwa Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Potiwa Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Potiwa Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Potiwa Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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