La Pizza 1789

5840 SW 71 St, Miami, FL 33143 · Permanent Food Service · License 2335408

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 46 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 15, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 14 complaint inspection
3 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 6 basic (4 repeats)
-34
Complaint after follow-up on Sep 15
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score46

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Sep142026

Complaint inspection

11 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 15, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
8 violations still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed in walk in cooler: cooked wings 50°F (Cold Holding), cooked pasta (46°F Cold Holding), Bolognese sauce 47°F (Cold Holding).
  Administrative complaint
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  More time given
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
  More time given
Basic5
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  More time given
  Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
  More time given
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  More time given
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 14, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed in walk in cooler: cooked pasta (45°F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (44°F - Cold Holding); cooked wings (50°F - Cold Holding). As per operator, delivery was made today with door left ajar.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
  Observed collagen on dry rack next to cook line. Operator removed during inspection.
  Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Observed spray cleaner hanging on rack with sprinkles and utensils. Operator removed during inspection.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  Observed on dry food racks.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
  Observed in kitchen handsink; dispenser not working properly.
Basic6
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Observed bag of onions on floor in walk in cooler.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  Observed under prep tables in kitchen.
  Repeat violation
  Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
  Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temp of 46°F, the following TCS foods stored inside: Observed in walk in cooler: cooked pasta (45°F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (44°F - Cold Holding); cooked wings (50°F - Cold Holding). As per operator, delivery was made today with door left ajar.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  Observed exterior soiled.
  Repeat violation
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
  Observed pizza boxes on floor of bar.
  Repeat violation
- Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  Observed mop on floor; not in use.
  Repeat violation
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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.