Il Pizzaiolo
1403 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · Permanent Food Service · License 2328395
What drove the grade
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 28 routine inspection2 high priority (1 repeat), 8 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 3 basic; intermediate violations cost 18 at most-35
- Administrative complaint on Sep 28Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score45
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 28, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 09, Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food: Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145°F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact.
Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed a cook cutting Parmesan cheese without gloves the cook put on gloves.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate8
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwash sink for employees.
Observed in the storage room outside with an ice machine dry storage and a walk-in cooler/ freezer.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
The manager brought paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed at the drink station.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: 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 the establishment added an ice machine to the outside storage room without a hand washing sink.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
As per the manager he's only been employed for approximately one week..
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handler working a Ignacio,
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed 3 plastic pans with different fruit on the walk in cooler floor.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
The manager put it on a shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.