Son of a Pizza Pub
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
27
Score
Son of a Pizza Pub appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 17, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 15 violations each.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Homestead average 70, so Son of a Pizza Pub trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
19
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting boards at cook line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside flour bag, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile by back door. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on vents at cook line. Also observed dust accumulated on fans at cook line. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food inside standing unit next to pizza proofer. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen and under shelves at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair across fryer's at cook line. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a flour bag stored on floor at cook line, operator stored properly during inspection. Also observed a case of raw chicken wings on walk in cooler floor, employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on white standing reach in freezer across dishwasher machine. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on hand wash sink across stove. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on unit across fryer's at cook line. Also observed dust accumulated on cover fans at walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside standing unit next to pizza proofer, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler interior in all units throughout kitchen. Also observed soiled shelves at walk in cooler floor. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line. **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease accumulated under equipment at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
27
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease accumulated under fryers and standing unit at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment at cook line, by dishwasher area. Observed at walk in cooler. Observed at bar area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor at kitchen area across pizza dough maker. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen area across pizza dough maker.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on hand wash sink across microwave at kitchen area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in standing reach in cooler (pizza dough) at kitchen area. Observed soiled reach in cooler interior at pizza station. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor next to arcade machines. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-09-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on preparation table at kitchen area.
21-10-4
55
Jun 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled cutting boards. Also observe soiled slicer. Observe soiled food container inside reach in cooler across fryers at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observe food debris accumulated on all door handles in all units at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observe broken cold water handle at hand wash sink at kitchen area next to standing unit near cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observe throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets with food debris in all units at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observe broken pipe on hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe soiled interior reach in cooler across fryers at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observe at dishwasher area, also observe behind slicer at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observe employee cleaning slicer. Coached employee during inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
21-09-4
55
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observe employee dried their hands on clothes and continued cutting sausages on slicer at kitchen area. Coached employee on proper procedures.
12A-18-4
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
22-35-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw chicken stored above raw shrimp on standing unit at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled cutting boards. Also observe soiled slicer. Observe soiled food container inside reach in cooler across fryers at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe on hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked pasta not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours on standing unit at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets with food debris in all units at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observe broken pipe on hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observe food debris accumulated on all door handles in all units at kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observe personal drink on preparation table next to slicer at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observe broken cold water handle at hand wash sink at kitchen area next to standing unit near cook line.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observe throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe raw chicken wings case stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observe ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Employee removed scoop during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe soiled interior reach in cooler across fryers at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observe pizza boxes stored on floor next to arcade machines.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe raw chicken breast (39F - Hot Holding) inside 3 compartment sink at kitchen area, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee started portioned raw chicken during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observe at dishwasher area, also observe behind slicer at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observe employee cleaning slicer. Coached employee during inspection.
21-09-4
21
Dec 4, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
23
Jun 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm.
22-41-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in units at cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at cook line.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area by fryers.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour stored on kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by 3 compartment sink. Also behind dishwasher machine.
36-27-5
43
Jan 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw shrimp in reach in cooler next to preparation table. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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 form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna not dated, as per employee over 24 hours inside reach in cooler next to fryer.
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in cooler across fryers.
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled unit handles throughout kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed most of the cutting boards in kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets in unit next to fryers.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles in kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken cases stored on walk in cooler, also observed cooking oil container stored on kitchens floor, employee rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit across fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind dishwasher, also soiled wall at 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet at 3 compartment sink, also in HWS in kitchen area.
29-11-4
27
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Son of a Pizza Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Son of a Pizza Pub on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Son of a Pizza Pub?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Son of a Pizza Pub.
How does Son of a Pizza Pub compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Son of a Pizza Pub most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Son of a Pizza Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Son of a Pizza Pub have averaged around 15 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Son of a Pizza Pub 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 Son of a Pizza Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Son of a Pizza Pub is inspected around two times per year on average.
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