Vera Pizza and Cucina
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
55
Score
Vera Pizza And Cucina, located at 1653 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL, had a moderate-risk inspection on March 5, 2026, with a score of 55. This inspection identified three major and six minor violations, including issues with the storage of clean dishes, food stored on the floor, and the absence of a handwashing sign at a food employee hand sink. Across six scored inspections, Vera Pizza And Cucina has historically received mostly medium-risk ratings.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
11-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing employee, handwashing signs kitchen area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen, grill and stove with accumulation of old grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of old food particles and grease on kitchen walls food preparation area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil and kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
55
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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 debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
24-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris underneath all kitchen food service equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
16-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
58
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
61
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
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
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
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. Handwashing sink block by garage can next to ice equipment.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
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 - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, next to mixer.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled top surfaces of kitchen oven.
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen lamb, standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
26
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pepperoni at 48 f employee place pepperoni inside RIC. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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 - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Kitchen prep sink.
29-09-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Repeat Violation**
16-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
52
Sep 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
16-04-4
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