Spizzigo Pizza and Gelato
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Spizzigo Pizza and Gelato has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 19, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
“Clean glasses” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification expired for Salvatore on 02-10-26. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at prep table can opener blade soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dishwasher soiled. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup in dishwasher at warewashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at cook line employee engaging in food preparation not wearing a hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed at three door reach in cooler at prep area gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle at cook line. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler at cook line near fryer heavily soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelf in three door reach in cooler soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-16-4
50
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table at kitchen area soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup at dish machine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiled and A/C vents at kitchen area soiled with dust debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed sauté pans over three compartment sink at kitchen area not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior bottom of white region and freezer cracked and in poor condition. Ob gasket at reach in cooler at preparation area torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers of vegetable oil stored on the floor under a prep table at the kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of black microwave at cook line soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both men and women's bathroom no handwashing sign posted.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of triple door low boy reach in cooler next to white standing freezer at cook line soiled with debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a container of raw marinated chicken at reach in cooler at prep area not covered.
08B-12-5
55
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2024.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at pizza station. Paper towels were provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a/c vents and ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles on floor at coffee station.
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink at cookline detached from wall.
29-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at three compartment sink at cookline.
29-11-4
47
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
35
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb located on wall near triple sink at warewashing area.
29-34-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel lining food containers of grilled onions, basil and parsley located at top portion of reach in cooler, across from cookline. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating food service establishment operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2023. At time of inspection observed 2 food employees engaged in food preparation and food service of 4 customers. Operator renewed license at time of inspection, update database and observed license dated October 1, 2024. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic deli cup stored in a container of pasta noodles, at reach in cooler drawers under cookline. Chef removed plastic cup from pasta container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulation of dust located at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on top shelf above prep cooler, not kept inverted. Observed frying pans on top storage rack, above triple sink near cookline, not kept inverted. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses located at kitchen cookline. Chef removed tongs from oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 128F - 88F located in front of grill station at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler located across from fryer station. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel lining food containers of parsley and basil located at prep cooler. Chef removed paper towel, replaced with deli paper. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
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. Email to manager at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Discussed and email to manager at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on top shelving above prep cooler, not kept inverted, located across from cookline. Chef wrapped plates in plastic wrap to protect the stack of plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on kitchen floor, under handwash sink near cookline. Employee removed all plastic containers of cooking oil from kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scooping utensils in standing water at 57F located at bar counter.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located in men's restroom used by food employees and customers.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at pizza station.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a flour container stored on shelving above three compartment sink, next to cookline, not properly identified. Observed squeeze bottles of white wine and oil not properly identified, stored at prep cooler, near cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
50
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the triple sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the ware wash area and throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the ware wash area and throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a large hole next to the pizza oven. Observed the wall broken by the reach in freezer in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a large hole next to the pizza oven. Observed the wall broken by the reach in freezer in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed a few tiles in the ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed a few tiles in the ware washing area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
67
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a large plastic container with sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed a few tiles in the ware washing area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the ware wash area and throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in the ware wash area.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the bar and throughout the kitchen reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a large hole next to the pizza oven. Observed the wall broken by the reach in freezer in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. **Admin Complaint**
50-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed next to the dish machine.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a large plastic container with sugar.
02D-01-5
43
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed above the triple sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the preparation reach in cooler next to the pizza oven.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed two stacks of plates on the front counter not inverted. The manager inverted the top plates. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in coolers gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of plastic juice bottles on the floor in the dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed around the pizza oven.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in coolers gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Spizzigo Pizza and Gelato last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Spizzigo Pizza and Gelato on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Spizzigo Pizza and Gelato?
Across the inspection record, “clean glasses” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Spizzigo Pizza and Gelato.
How does Spizzigo Pizza and Gelato compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Spizzigo Pizza and Gelato most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Spizzigo Pizza and Gelato's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spizzigo Pizza and Gelato have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Spizzigo Pizza and Gelato 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 Spizzigo Pizza and Gelato inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Spizzigo Pizza and Gelato is inspected around three times per year on average.
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