Ben's Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
67
Score
Ben's Pizza, located at 7535 N Kendall Dr #1470 in Miami, FL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 13, 2026. This inspection resulted in a score of 67, with one major and six minor violations noted. Previous inspections for Ben's Pizza have predominantly been low-risk.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dust accumulation on dry food rack in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at mop sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license on site; 10/25. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottles on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler at front area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers above triple sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler.
22-16-4
67
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
78
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 3.01 KG can of pineapple tidbits by Monarch; dent at lisp. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed 2 live flies at front counter; landing on croissant sandwiches and subs. **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flies at front counter; landing on croissant sandwich and sub. **Warning**
35A-02-7
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificate on site. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no certificates on site for any employees; Victor and Paulina. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food rack. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no license posted. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone charging on back prep table. Observed phone on front counter across cooler. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no inspection posted. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at pizza prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
27
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed four dented peeled tomatoes sauce.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside warmer soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit onsite.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on back area hand washing sink. Employee provided paper towels . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of bread stored on walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled.
02D-01-5
50
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
61
Jun 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout cracks at kitchen prep area.
36-12-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a gap/hole at two light switches above prep table by WIC.
36-24-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed not choking poster available. Choking poster provided it. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured Observed CO tank unsecured next to rack in the rear.
51-11-4
78
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