Ben's Pizza

7535 N Kendall Dr #1470, Miami, FL 33156 · Permanent Food Service · License 2338091

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 77 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 9, 2026

What drove the grade

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.High priority · fixed on the spot · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 9 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 9 basic (3 repeats)
-23
Safety score77

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Sep92026

Routine inspection

13 violations found

First visitSep 9, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
13 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 9 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Observed above cases of soda syrup; can of paint. Employee removed paint and placed with other chemicals segregated from food.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed soiled can opener.
  Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  Observed on dry dish rack; above triple sink.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed pan lids in kitchen handsink. Employees removed during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic9
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Observed deli cup used as scoop in sugar bag. Employees wrote water through away cup.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  Observed on containers above triple sink; old labels. Employee removed old label.
  Repeat violationFixed on the spot
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed pizza cooler gaskets soiled. Observed display boxes above pizza prep cooler with dust accumulation.
  Repeat violation
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  Observed at back door.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  Observed next to mop sink. Observed at back door.
  Repeat violation
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed dust accumulation.
- Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  Observed mop in bucket; not in use.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  Observed tanks in back of kitchen; 2 not secured.
  No copy of latest inspection report available.
  Observed no copy on site.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.