IL PIZZAIOLO

Name: IL PIZZAIOLO
Address: 1403 WASHINGTON AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33139, US
Rating: 48.4

1403 WASHINGTON AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

License #2328395

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48.4 Grade F / 100

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IL PIZZAIOLO in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 48.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 34 total violations — 5 critical, 13 major, 16 minor.

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Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[31A-12-4] No handwash sink for employees. Observed the establishment added an ice machine to the outside storage area.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[51-16-7] 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 the establishment added an ice machine to the outside storage room without a hand washing sink.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Matias and Lucia working as food handlers. As per the manager they have been employed more than 60 days.

Warning Issued
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The bartender inverted it.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor by the back door.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
[16-32-5] Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the dish machine uses chlorine and the establishment has quaternary test strips.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The cook removed it.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. The manager brought soap.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open can of soda in the cooler by the back door. The chef discarded the can.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two plastic squeeze bottles with liquids not labeled.
[51-16-7] 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 the establishment added an ice machine to the outside storage room without a hand washing sink.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[31A-07-4] Handwash sink missing in food preparation area. Observed the establishment added an ice machine to the outside storage area.

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