Papa Riccos Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
61
Score
Papa Riccos Pizza, located at 14415 S Dixie Hwy in Miami, FL, had a moderate risk inspection on January 14, 2026. This inspection resulted in a score of 61, with two critical and four minor violations noted. Previous inspections for Papa Riccos 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 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes inside walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed feta cheese (55F - Cold Holding) on shelf above reach in cooler, as per operator for less than 30 mins. Operator moved product to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of onions stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to cook line and pizza prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked linguini pasta (45F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, as per operator was cooked and placed inside walk in cooler previous day. **Repeat Violation**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked linguini pasta (45F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, as per operator was cooked and placed inside walk in cooler previous day.
01B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers at gaskets gaskets soiled at pizza prep area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pasta (45F - Cooling); lasagna (45F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, as per operator was made two days ago. Establishment was closed previous day prior to inspection. **Repeat Violation**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pasta (45F - Cooling); lasagna (45F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, as per operator was made two days ago. Establishment was closed previous day prior to inspection.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Vincenzo DiMartino on 8/24/2024 **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee date of birth missing on all food handler certificates. **Repeat Violation**
53B-10-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer door handles soiled next to steam table and at pizza prep area **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler in pizza prep area **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
52
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pepperoni inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pasta (47F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator was made yesterday and placed inside walk in cooler.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pasta (47F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator was made yesterday and placed inside walk in cooler.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shredded cheese stored inside thank you bag inside reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on all employee training certificates.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Vincenzo DiMartino on 8/24/2024
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach not labeled near pizza oven.
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled at pizza station reach in cooler.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under shelves inside walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler in pizza station.
23-03-4
33
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing reach in freezer gaskets torn. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing reach in freezer gaskets torn. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing reach in freezer gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Observed reach in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher machine chlorine 0ppm. Operator set up the three compartment sink chlorine 100ppm.
16-55-4
78
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
95
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
78
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