Big Cheese Restaurant
8080 SW 67 Ave, Miami, FL 33143 · Permanent Food Service · License 2323024
What drove the grade
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 4 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (1 repeat), 10 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-22
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 4, 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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Observed splitter; no breaker.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket stored in cutting board at pizza station. Observed cigarettes on pizza cooler counter. Observed repellent above chest freezers. All items were removed and placed into a proper area.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Observed on food/ dish rack in storage area.
Repeat violation
Basic10
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed sugar with no label next to stand mixers. Operator had employees label at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.
Observed pizza dough stored on table directly next to handsink in pizza area; possible splash exposure.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed on cooler in pizza area. Employee removed and segregated.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed in cooler next to steam table; rusted shelves.
Repeat violation
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Observed at cooler in storage area.
Repeat violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed in chest freezers.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Observed soiled exterior.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed missing sign at pizza sink and at waiter station.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
Observed zapper stored above flour.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Observed mop stored in bucket; not in use. Operator hung upside down for proper maintenance.
Fixed on the spot
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.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.