Reys Pizza #10

1050 E 8 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010
Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
35
Score
High Risk

Reys Pizza #10 has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 13, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to 17 violations per visit.

“Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Hialeah facility scores 76, putting Reys Pizza #10 on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

12
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut ham stored inside thank you bag inside reach in cooler. Operator stored ham inside food grade clear bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed soiled thermometer, Cleaned at time of thermometer calibration. **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside next to door hose bib no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of table at kitchen cooked spaghetti (58F - Cold Holding), according to manager out for 30 minutes. Manager added ice to spaghetti container **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside walk in cooler shelves.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above coolers at front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onion sacks and boxes with cheese inside walk in cooler. Operator stored food items on shelf 6 inches of the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusty at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on top of preparation table not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator stored towel inside sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
35
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Pasta (63F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee for more than 4 hours. Also observed Cooked Pasta (51F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per employee for more than 4 hours. Also observed Minced Garlic in Oil (71F - Cold Holding ) on top of preparation table at kitchen area. As per employee for less than 4 hours. Employee placed inside ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked Pasta (63F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee for more than 4 hours. Also observed Cooked Pasta (51F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per employee for more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 pineapple dented can under preparation table at kitchen area. Employee segregated during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) under preparation table at front counter. Employee discarded and placed new sanitizing solution during inspection Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation unable to answer how to sanitize properly and the right concentration of sanitizer.
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation table next to 3 compartment sink at kitchen area. Employee washed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of pasta stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed and stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer provided at the time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee machine at front counter.
14-14-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed certified manager unable to answer how to calibrate probe thermometer. Coached certified manager during inspection.
53A-14-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing on top of walk in cooler at front counter.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2 ceiling tiles with water damage at front counter.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaning utensils stored not inverted inside container on shelf on top of 3 compartment sink at kitchen area. Employee inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed cleaning knife stored between wall and 3 compartment sink at kitchen area.
24-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on top of soda case under preparation table at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting inside metal container on shelf on top of 3 compartment sink at kitchen area.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed 2 scoop handle touching cheese inside container. Employee stored properly during inspection.
10-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed at dumpster area.
33-11-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in coolers at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed at dumpster area.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusty at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area,
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet towel on top of preparation table not stored in sanitizing solution. Employee removed it and stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
14
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Kitchen Food, preparation, employee.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Bottle of soap inside Employees hand sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Most kitchen coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen coolers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-33-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Repeat Violation**
21-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phones around food, preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen wall.,
36-24-5
35
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener,
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Pizza maker.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cell phone.
40-06-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen coolers.
14-33-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
55
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By the exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By the exit door. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
90
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By the front counter.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By the exit door.
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under AC unit, located at dry storage unit 75.
35A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed standing ric gasket soiled. During the inspection employee clean gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
61
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
45
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Accumulation of food debris throughout can opener, blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
24-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed Kitchen knife stuck between three compartment, sink and wall.
10-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, most kitchen coolers throughout.
14-33-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pasta not covered inside RIC.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
47
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk-in cooler, ice equipment, dry storage, office with no current update plans on file. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: At the time of callback inspection observed walk-in cooler, ice equipment, dry storage, office with no current update plans on file, with no current update plans on file. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed walk-in cooler, ice equipment, dry storage, office with no current update plans on file. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-02: At the time of callback inspection observed walk in cooler, ice equipment dry storage, office with no current update plans on file. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items off temperature cheese 49 f Ham 48 f operator placed ice on top of food items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed walk-in cooler, ice equipment, dry storage, office with no current update plans on file. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Reys Pizza #10 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Reys Pizza #10 on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Reys Pizza #10?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Reys Pizza #10.

How does Reys Pizza #10 compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Reys Pizza #10 most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Reys Pizza #10's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Reys Pizza #10 have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Reys Pizza #10 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 Reys Pizza #10 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Reys Pizza #10 is inspected around four times per year on average.