Puccis Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
43
Score
Puccis Pizza, located at 888 Biscayne Blvd Ste #102 in Miami, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on January 14, 2026, with a score of 43. This inspection identified two critical, two major, and seven minor violations, including issues with securing carbon dioxide/helium tanks, maintaining cold holding equipment, and the cleanliness of a cutting board. Historically, Puccis Pizza has generally received medium-risk ratings across its ten recorded inspections.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked spaghetti (55F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler kitchen as per manager out of temperature control for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked spaghetti (55F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler kitchen, as per manager out of temperature control for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
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
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Located near mop sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bad of solid frozen chicken thawed on top of prep table. Operator stored inside reach in cooler.
06-01-5
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.
14-74-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
43
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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. **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal colander inside hand wash sink front counter area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed solid frozen chicken patties thawed on top of prep table. Coached employee on proper thawing procedures. Operator stored inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
64
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Still observed Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness. **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Still observed carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Still observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Still observed wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
78
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils inside hand wash sink kitchen. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located front counter area.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
55
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sliced.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed colander inside hand wash sink from counter area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pizza sauce (40F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler not date marked as per operator sauce was made two days ago.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle unlabeled with fabuloso cleaner. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in despair in the back of building on top prep table, also on top of front counter.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
50
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Still observed no current Hotel and Restaurant license display. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
74
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 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. Leticia Cruz, Xavier, Francis, Auggie, Daniel, Marco.
53B-01-5
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
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
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. Water 80°f. Operator discard the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen ham; chicken wings chicken strips inside three compartments sink. Operator stored under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
61
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 - 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. Francis, Leticia.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Plastic containers with sugar, Salt. Observed operator cover during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawed chicken wings stored inside metal container near fryer machine. Operator stored under ruining water inside three compartment sink kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near hand wash sink kitchen.
36-27-5
58
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
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