COTTO PIZZA DELI

Name: COTTO PIZZA DELI
Address: 9250 NW 36 ST UNIT 100, MIAMI, FL, 33178, US
Rating: 39.5

9250 NW 36 ST UNIT 100, MIAMI, FL 33178

License #2336091

🍕 Pizza/Italian ℹ️

39.5 Grade F / 100

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October 21, 2026 · 11 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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COTTO PIZZA DELI in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 39.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 83 total violations — 8 critical, 26 major, 49 minor.

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October 18, 2024

The latest inspection on October 21, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: no critical rows, 4 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed carpaccio di manzo not identified as raw and link to consumer advisory in menu.
[51-09-4] Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed NOST license but establishment contains 28 seat.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright at warewashing area. Staff started to store them correctly.
[11-26-1] 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. Observed Eviladys working for less than 60 days with no employee agreement signed.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar and salt at front counter not labeled.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC gaskets at front counter across from HWS in disrepair.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside insignia RIF at warewashing area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed two door RIF gaskets soiled.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed HWS at warewashing area blocked.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cacao on floor at preppy area. Container was removed from floor.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle not labeled at front counter.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter and back warewashing area.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at pizza station.
[51-09-4] Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed NOST license but establishment contains 28 seats.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket of salt and plastic container of oil on the floor near pizza oven. Coached operator on correct procedure.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour at container near three compartment sink.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in reach in cooler near oven in kitchen.
[12B-13-4] Observed employee beverage container stored in reach in cooler with food to be served to customers. Coach operator on proper procedures.
[14-55-4] Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed wooden knife block stored at pizza station.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table at pizza station.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle of oil stored near three compartment sink without label. Also observed container of sugar at front counter coffee station without label.
[09-01-4] Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook wrap burrito with bare hands. Coached cook on correct procedures.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon stored inside hand sink at pizza station.
[02D-02-4] Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed individual packaged food at self-serve station not labeled. Observed tiramisu, chocolate mousse and chocolate pudding with milk cream not labeled. As per operator, items are provided by Prime Line Distributors Inc. Coached operator on correct procedure.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handles in containers of brown sugar and sugar stored at storage area near convection oven. Observed bowl with no handle use to dispense pasta in preparation area. Employee removed bowl from pasta.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents above 3 compartment sink soiled with accumulation of dust. Observed ceiling vents near the reach in freezer with accumulation of dust.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. At time of inspection operator provided Hotel and Restaurant license dated October 1, 2021.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed near the hand sink by front counter of the establishment.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food (pork) inside of reach in cooler by the 3 compartment sink.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone in preparation area. Employee removed phone.
[51-09-4] Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 10 seats at counter top area and 8 seats at table of lobby seating area. At time of inspection license is indicated as non-seating food service license.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area. Employee removed cloth from under cutting board.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach cooler at preparation area soiled.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright stored in shelf near the 3 compartment sink. Observed utensils stored upright stored near the coffee machine at front counter.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes stored over preparation area at front counter.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with oil with no common name located on front prep counter. Observed containers with sweet potato and bolognese sauce with no label in reach in cooler at preparation area. Operator placed labels.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee go outside then, return to kitchen area and began to prepare raw chicken, without washing hands. Informed employee on proper hand washing procedures and employee washed hands.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bag with rosemary inside of reach in cooler located near the 3 compartment sink. Employee removed rosemary from thank you bag.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license, as of October 1, 2023. At time time of inspection observed 2 food employees engaged in food preparation and serving approximately 6 customers.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over sweet plantains at reach in freezer.
[11-27-4] 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 hand out to operator.
[31A-04-4] Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink originally installed near three compartment sink, missing as per plans.
[16-37-1] No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[11-26-1] 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 employee Health agreement to operator.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink near the reach in cooler at preparation area.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Fernando Correa certificate expired on 7/24/2023.