Osteria Vecchio Piemonte

10480 SW 72 St, Miami, FL 33173 · Permanent Food Service · License 2313116

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 53 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 25, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Non-food grade paper/towel used as liner for food container.High priority, repeat · 18 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 15 routine inspection
6 high priority (3 fixed by the Sep 25 follow-up, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate, 11 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-47
Safety score53

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Sep152026

Routine inspection

19 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 25, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
15 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 3 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 10 Basic
What was still cited
High priority3
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/towel used as liner for food container.
  More time given
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  More time given
  Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  More time given
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  More time given
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  More time given
Basic10
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  More time given
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  More time given
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  More time given
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  More time given
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 15, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
19 violations found:
- 6 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 11 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority6
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Observed raw tuna thawed completely inside reduced oxygen packaging inside walk in cooler.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Observed raw tuna stored over pasta on rack inside walk in cooler.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/towel used as liner for food container.
  Observed non food grade towel lining tray with fresh pasta in walk in cooler.
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to set up triple sink until dishwasher is repaired. Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  Observed household pesticide stored inside dry storage room.
  Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Observed bottle of fabuloso cleaner stored next to bottle of oil in dry storage room.
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed deli slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  At hand sink next to dish area.
Basic11
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
  See stop sale. Observed raw tuna thawed completely inside reduced oxygen packaging inside walk in cooler.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed various foods stored uncovered inside walk in cooler.
  Repeat violation
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
  Observed utensils in standing water across cook line and next to deli slicer.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed oven in disrepair, not in use.
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled across cook line.
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Observed interior of ice machine soiled in kitchen area.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
  Repeat violation
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  At back door.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  Observed floor tile cracked at standing white freezer.
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

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
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.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.