Bens Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
70
Score
Bens Pizza, located at 401 Biscayne Blvd S112 in Miami, FL, was inspected on 2026-02-25, resulting in a moderate risk score of 70. The inspection noted three major and one minor violation, including persistent issues with a plumbing system in disrepair at the hand wash sink and the absence of a chemical test kit for sanitization. Across seven scored inspections, Bens Pizza has historically received medium-risk ratings.
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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
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Still observed. **Time Extended**
16-33-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Still observed no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Still observed no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Willian Herazo, Marlon, Robert. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Still Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
70
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
16-33-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed enty Plastic containers blocking the hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet hand wash sink. **Warning**
29-08-4
61
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Luis Fernando.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot running water at hand wash sink.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal sponge inside hand wash sink. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
52
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Pepperoni pizza.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Pepperoni pizza.
01B-19-5
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Front counter area.
14-74-7
43
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
82
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket over 400 ppm Quaternary under prep table near reaching cooler. Pour out water and filled with more water. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Marlon, Robert, Joel. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed: bottled water in preparation area. Operator removed the bottle of water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottle of water case stored in the floor near hand sink. Also located in second floor . Operator corrected storage in first floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with powdered sugar near 3 compartment sinks. Observed plastic container with flour no labeled under the oven.
02D-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal and plastic containers not inverted under prep table on the second floor. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
52
Aug 17, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
90
Aug 4, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
50-08-7
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided form at time of inspection.
11-07-5
Intermediate - 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. Observed floor plan of new establishment does not match approved plans on file for this location. Location was divided in half and the new establishment has no access to the bathrooms.
51-16-7
Basic - No Bathroom facility for establishment.
32-01-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
29-27-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed entrance door is a roll up type door that is completely open without any protection against flying insects. Observed operator turn on the curtains during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
58
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