Pizzarello Wood Fired Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
82
Score
Pizzarello Wood Fired Pizza, located at 11735 Sw 147 Ave Unit 3 in Miami, FL, had one critical and one minor violation during its most recent inspection on March 4, 2026. Both violations, which involved improper thawing of fish and raw animal food stored above ready-to-eat food, were corrected on-site. This inspection resulted in a low-risk classification, consistent with the facility's historical record of mostly low-risk inspections.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored on top of cooked chicken. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed two Rop bags of white frozen fish inside reach in cooler across sauté station being thawed improperly inside ROP bag . Operator removed from Rop bag. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
82
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold Ike substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to portion pasta at cook line.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles at kitchen area soiled with debris.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three knives stored in between work stations. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
82
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 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 cooked pasta inside standing reach in cooler in kitchen.
08A-05-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled at cook line. Operator cleaned handles during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent and outside of hood dusty.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside standing reach in freezer in hallway. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink in kitchen area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
67
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no form agreement or employee training. Inspector provided form via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Observed no food handler training certificates **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu salmon and beef carpaccio not identified as raw. As per chef, items are not heat treated. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Observed on menu salmon and beef carpaccio not identified as raw. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
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 2024-12-30: Observed no training at callback **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in bathroom with water damage and cracks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.observed ice buildup in chest freezer stored next to bathroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
67
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed DayQuil stored in reach in cooler with food for customers. **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu salmon and beef carpaccio not identified as raw. As per chef, items are not heat treated. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. Observed no kit or form. Inspector provided form via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen area. Chef brought paper towels over for inspector. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Observed no form agreement or employee training. Inspector provided form via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of food and sauces not date marked or labeled in coolers and dry storage areas. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in bathroom with water damage and cracks. **Warning**
36-32-5
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 dish machine with Chlorine 0ppm. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef on floor under hand sink. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish in standing water on counter next to warewash. Observed calamari thawing in standing water in three compartment sink. Operator turned water on. Observed lasagna thawing ambient on rack of dry storage area. Operator placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloths stored on wood oven **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar not labeled in dry storage area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.observed ice buildup in chest freezer stored next to bathroom **Warning**
14-69-4
33
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a glass bottle in the sink at the front counter. The owner removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Carpaccio Di salmon and aid Manzo. As per the owner those items are severed raw.
02B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a water temperature of 88°F. The owner poured out the water..
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
61
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over raw vegetables in upright cooler next to grill.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled, reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pot stored inside hand washing sink. Person in charge removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At time of inspection
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink be food delivery window. Person in charge provided paper. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink be food delivery window. Person in charge provided soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towels used under cutting board at reach in cooler in front of grill area. Person in charge removed it.
21-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizing solution at 50ppm . Due to not having sanitizer kid. **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food ready to use not labeled at reach in cooler next to gril. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
43
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw meat over pasta in upright cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer solution at "0" ppm in three compartment sink. Manager emptied drawer and refilled adding sanitizer chlorine, 100 ppm.
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener and cutting boards soiled by three compartment sink.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by a prep table. Manager had it moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom rack of prep table rusted next to three compartment sink.
22-31-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed prepared food ready to use not labeled in the upright cooler next to grill station.
02D-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed to go plates not inverted at grill area, also pots and frying pans stored not inverted in grill line.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At three compartment sink p.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top of prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water from draining utensils fall on floor.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven door in cook area. Operator removed them from the door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at 115° F. Operator placed them on the grill to heat up the water.
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer available in reach in coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed drink stored in upright freezer next to fry station.
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed prepared food stored in upright cooler not covered .
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels not stored in sanitizer water at grill area. Operator removed them all. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-12-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed a wood cutting board not of sealed wood. At the three compartment sink.
14-06-4
30
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