PIZZA RUSTICA
863 WASHINGTON AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139
License #2326209
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →PIZZA RUSTICA in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 94.3 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 12, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 11 total violations — 3 critical, 3 major, 5 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on September 12, 2025 included 3 critical violations, 3 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) inside WIC, as per cook from previous day.
- [12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink.
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed several food containers not covered inside walk in cooler.
- [53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- [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 to operator via email.
- [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) inside WIC, as per cook from previous day. Observed cheese (49F - Cold Holding) container over filled at cook line reach in cooler, as per cook for approximately 1 hour prior.
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