K'pizza
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
50
Score
K'pizza, located at 8434 S Dixie Hwy in Miami, FL, had a high-risk inspection on January 23, 2026, with a score of 50. This inspection identified one critical, one major, and nine minor violations. K'pizza has a history of mostly high-risk inspections across its eight recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored above cooked pizza. Operator moved ground beef to proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer at front counter; rice croquettes with no cover.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler across handsink.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at front cpu tier cooler where sodas are stored.
14-36-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy present.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of pizza ovens soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in across handsink. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
50
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry food racks.
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed under pizza prep counter.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of pizza oven soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket stored on floor under triple sink. Operator placed off of ground. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
78
Jun 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 proof of training for food employees Alexander and Sara had been hired for more than 60 days. **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. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna insidewalk inside walk in cooler without date mark, as per employee for approximately 2 days. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled across walk in cooler. Employee started cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottled water inside reach in cooler at prep area. Employee removed the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
67
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200 ppm). Operator added water to get 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employees started working without washing hands before putting on gloves. Employee was coached. He discarded gloves, washed hands and put new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - 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. Operator read and signed the food employee reporting agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The soap was provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At men bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers at reach in cooler.
16-46-4
52
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
47
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach bottle stored next to single service bowls at storage shelve at kitchen area.
41-10-4
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. Observed 6 pizzas in the front counter display not time marked, as per operator was made an hour ago. Manager time marked the items. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch Ready To Eat Pizza without changing gloves and no hand wash. Discussed with employee about correct procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed tartufo sauce (mushroom and milk) date mark 9/30 inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tartufo sauce (mushroom and milk) date mark 9/30 inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed one bottle of insect killer under 3 compartment sink.
41-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked hand wash sink with plastic containers, and trays next to mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to mop sink. Operator provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Observed only employee in preparation area lacks of employee training and was hired approximately 3 months ago.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked eggplant lasagna and regular lasagna not date marked. As per operator was cooked 2 days ago. Operator properly date marked the products. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled with food debris behind reach in cooler at pizza prep station. Manager cleaned behing the equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
36-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at kitchen prepping food without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket over pans on storage shelve at kitchen area. Also employee phone in front of microwave at kitchen storage shelve. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not identified inside walk in cooler. Operator IDd and segregated the food products. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at reach in freezer at front counter. Manager removed the cardboard.
14-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles spiled at kitchen pizza prep station
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 3 bowls without handle in contact with sugar. Employee removed the bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled under shelve.
36-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed behind pizza prep table at kitchen.
36-30-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed soiled and dusty shelves inside walk in cooler.
36-50-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pizza dough not covered at walk in cooler. Employee covered the items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed pizza cutter and spatula inside lasagna container at walk in cooler. Manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed walls in disrepair behing pizza prep table at kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed salt and sugar stored on floor at kitchen storage area. Also cooked pizza dough stored on floor at walk in cooler. Employee removed from the floor the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
10
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the reach in cooler mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator less than two hours. Operator will put the TCA food over ice and water to reduce the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator payed the license during the inspection conf # 226049138 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the ambient thermometer of the reach in cooler per equipment ambient thermometer 46F, per inspector probe 33F
05-05-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed staff clean the hand at the triple sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink blocked by the mop sink bucket.
31A-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed the lower interior area of the front counter reach in freezer with cardboard lining
14-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
50
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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. Per operator pizza were cooked 1/2 hour ago Operator added the time stamp
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in the reach in cooler raw chicken over fruits. The fruit is not commercially packed.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink is inaccessible. It is blocked by a pizza rack
31A-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of tomato sauce stored on the floor by the stairs.
08B-47-4
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