Steve`S Pizza West
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
67
Score
Steve's Pizza West, located at 16285 SW 88 St in Miami, FL, had a moderate-risk inspection on February 27, 2026. This inspection noted two major and four minor violations, including a bathroom in disrepair and employee personal items stored above a food preparation area. The facility has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections over fifteen scored visits.
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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
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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. Observed establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event . Provided poster to operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine chemical test expired on 2023.
16-37-1
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed handle missing at women bathroom.
32-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag and glasses on top of prep table inside kitchen area.
40-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Provided to operator.
51-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of prep table inside kitchen area.
21-12-4
67
Jan 22, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of French fries and churros not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Observed Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at kitchen. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at reach in freezer located across walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
58
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed a container of tuna salad date marked 9-2-25 at walk in cooler. Operator discarded product.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a container of tuna salad date marked 9-2-25 at walk in cooler. Operator discarded product.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic bucket and rubber spatula in handwashing sink at cook line.
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at cook line torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed underneath rear exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed unwrapped plastic forks not stored handle first.
25-02-4
58
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed DM chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. Instructed manager to set up the three compartment sink until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Cheese pizza stored at room temperature at front counter under time not marked. Cook stated that pizza was put out less than 2 hours, manager marked the pizza on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
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Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush stored in oil container in kitchen across from stove.
14-14-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair at front counter. Also observed handle of reach in cooler in disrepair at front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor near pizza oven.
36-17-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board at front counter.
21-12-4
70
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris on top of dish machine at time of inspection.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile above back door exit next to office.
36-36-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed dumpster overflowing, unable to close lid during inspection.
33-14-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside of ice machine air vent soiled with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open during inspection.
33-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed container of oregano spice used to store croutons. Observed containers of cheese in reach in used for food storage.
25-32-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket in storage closet, not hung to dry. Manager hung mop up to properly air dry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed jar of sugar with no label at bar area.
02D-01-5
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Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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. Observed pizza with no time mark at front counter. As per operator, 3 hours prior. Operator time marked products accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of degreaser on table near slicer and stored on food storage shelves near walk-in cooler.
41-10-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine with chlorine sanitizer solution of 0 ppm. Do not utilize dish machine until properly sanitizing.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand washing sink near walk-in cooler.
31A-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink next to preparation table in kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed at reach in cooler at pizza area and front counter.
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on preparation table at front counter.
21-12-4
50
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at front counter area. As per operator, less than 1 hour. Operator placed item inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of lasagna not date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator, item was prepared on the previous day.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf inside reach in cooler at front counter area. Operator removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pizza peel stored next to hand sink at front counter area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service pizza boxes stored on floor at hallway. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at front beverage area and back storage area. Operator inverted items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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