Pulcinella Pizza and Pasta
13035 SW 112 St, Miami, FL 33186 · Permanent Food Service · License 2328110
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 4 routine inspection5 high priority (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 6 basic (1 repeat)-45
- Extension granted on Nov 5Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-3
- Safety score52
Our own summary of the public record, not an official state rating. How grades work · Report an error
Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitNov 5, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
4 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
More time given
Intermediate1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
More time given
Basic2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
More time given
- First visitNov 4, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
15 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
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 1 filet of raw tilapia filet and 1 filet of raw salmon in reach in freezer full defrosted and in Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. Employee discarded of both filets during time of inspection.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Observed in steam table marinara sauce (48°F - Hot Holding). Employee placed marinara sauce in pot to be reheated.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed raw chicken stored over raw salmon in reach in freezer in back storage area. Operator removed chicken from above raw salmon.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Observed one live roach in below ware wash area during time of inspection.
Repeat violation
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Observed establishment operating with expired license.
Intermediate4
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed establishment using chlorine without proper test kit.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed ice being dumped in hand wash sink to the right of pizza oven.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed at hand wash sink to the right of pizza oven. Operator provided soap during time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired CFM certificate for Salvatore Pensa.
Repeat violation
Basic6
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 1 filet of raw tilapia filet and 1 filet of raw salmon in reach in freezer full defrosted and in Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. Employee discarded of both filets during time of inspection.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed case of oil stored on floor during time of inspection. Employee removed case of oil from floor during time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Observed in use cooking utensils in water measuring 101°F. Operator dumped water in pot during time of inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating while preparing food.
Observed operator taste marinara sauce on cook line while preparing food.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly.
Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed at dish machine Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will use three compartment sink until dish machine is repaired.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed accumulation of grease on floor of kitchen area.
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.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.