Pittzza at Ironside
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
55
Score
Pittzza At Ironside, located at 7580 Ne 4 Ct 118 in Miami, FL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on April 16, 2026. This inspection noted one critical violation, two major violations, and five minor violations. The facility has a history of mostly high-risk inspections across its eleven recorded evaluations.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed tiramisu made with egg yolks not marked on menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed remodel in establishment, not matching current plans only OnBase. Observed dish machine added to plans next to triple sink which was moved to back of kitchen. Observed coffee and front counter with coolers added. Observed ice bin and chest freezer added to front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed reach in across salad cooler no longer maintaining temperature. As per operator, no longer used. No TCS foods stored inside. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temp of 45F, the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: ricotta (47F - Cold Holding); pasta sauce (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); marscapone (48F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at entrance to hall where walk in cooler is located. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed none for proper air drying. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**
16-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
55
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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 connected at mop sink no vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Observed splitter connected at mop sink no vacuum breaker. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee fill out a container with water at hand sink bread station. Observed soap plastic container stored inside hand sink by salad station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Observed spoons stored inside hand sink front counter. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed front counter added to the establishment with ice machine,coffee preparation area, coolers and hand sink. Observed three compartment sink been moved to another location of the restaurant. Observed dishwasher machine added.Remodeling conducted and No plans submitted. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Observed front counter added to the establishment with ice machine,coffee preparation area, coolers and a hand sink. Observed three compartment sink been moved to another location of the restaurant. Observed dishwasher machine added.Remodeling conducted and No plans submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees while preparing food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in coolers gaskets torn by ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed drainboards for air drying cleaned items being removed above three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Observed drainboards for air drying cleaned items being removed above three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
16-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled by ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at hand sink front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Observed slow draining water at hand sink front counter. **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by salad station and pizza station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
50
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter connected at mop sink no vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board by bread station soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee fill out a container with water at hand sink bread station. Observed soap plastic container stored inside hand sink by salad station. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by front counter. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed front counter added to the establishment with ice machine,coffee preparation area, coolers and hand sink. Observed three compartment sink been moved to another location of the restaurant. Observed dishwasher machine added.Remodeling conducted and No plans submitted. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
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 proof of training for Marie Benedicte Benoit hired 8 years. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink front counter. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By front counter added. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl no handle stored inside pasta at reach in coolers gaskets torn by salad station. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees while preparing food. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in coolers gaskets torn by ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored at floor inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed drainboards for air drying cleaned items being removed above three compartment sink. **Warning**
16-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled by ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at hand sink front counter. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen ground beef stored in a container by cook line thawing at room temperature. Employee stored inside walk in cooler to thaw properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket by the hallway. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by salad station and pizza station. **Warning**
21-12-4
25
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed front counter added with ice machine,coffee station and no hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Observed front counter added with ice machine,coffee station and hand sink was installed. Waiting for plans to be submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: Still Observed front counter added with ice machine,coffee station and hand sink was installed. Not plans submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair near ice machine at front counter. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at reach in coolers at preparation area and reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Observed reach in cooler in disrepair near ice machine at front counter was discarded. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at reach in coolers at preparation area and reach in freezer. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 112). Manager set up three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Observed Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager put sign up out of service not to use. Manager order a new dishwasher. Manager has three compartment sink set up. **Time Extended**
22-49-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed front counter added with ice machine,coffee station and no hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Observed front counter added with ice machine,coffee station and hand sink was installed. Waiting for plans to be submitted. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair near ice machine at front counter. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at reach in coolers at preparation area and reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Observed reach in cooler in disrepair near ice machine at front counter was discarded. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at reach in coolers at preparation area and reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan of walk in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
61
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 112). Manager set up three compartment sink. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over mozzarella at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken inside ziplock bags stored over raw salmon at reach in freezer. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler by three compartment sink. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler by three compartment sink. As per manager stored days prior. Manager discarded. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed squeeze bottle with bleach not labeled at three compartment sink. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no hand sink at coffee station by front counter. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink by salad station. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed front counter added with ice machine,coffee station and no hand sink. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser unable to dispense soap at hand sink by salad station. **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze plastic bottle with olive oil not labeled at pizza stations. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open bottle of water stored at preparation area by pizza station. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates at pizza stations not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting board stored on floor across salad reach in cooler. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at bread station. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys at counter by salad station. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair near ice machine at front counter. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at reach in coolers at preparation area and reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White chest freezer By hallway. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan of walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS cups for coffee not inverted at front counter. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed cloth soiled at prep table at bread station. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking from pipe at hand sink across three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
13
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a case of shell eggs stored above prosciutto and cheese inside walk in cooler. Manager stored box with shell eggs on bottom shelf under ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit The Ecolab/PureForce Sink and Surface Cleaner Sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a food container at kitchen broken. Operator discarded container at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket of reach in cooler at front counter soiled. Operator started cleaning the gasket. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
70
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over cooked eggplant in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cooler: sliced ham 47 F, sliced salami 48 F. Operator placed items in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a scoop and a container stored in handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed items from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Lucia Vidal. Leonardo Delvecchio. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. The Ecolab/PureForce Sink and Surface Cleaner Sanitizer test kit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink with no lid stored on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container of fry oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
47
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored above ice cream inside freezer, employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato (56F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding) as per chef approximately 35 minutes.
03A-02-5
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta and lasagna not dated, as per Chef over 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee stored properly.
10-08-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meatballs containers (frozen) next to oven, employee moved food containers to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed croutons container not identified with common name in kitchen area.
02D-01-5
37
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage stored above cooked peppers.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled spoons stored in hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
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