Thads Pizza
8016 SW 81st Drive, Miami, FL 33143 · Permanent Food Service · License 2337835
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 28 routine inspection5 high priority (4 fixed by the Oct 29 follow-up), 1 intermediate, 12 basic (1 repeat); basic violations cost 12 at most-33
- Safety score67
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 29, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
13 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
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 11, Employee health: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
More time given
Basic11
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
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 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: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
More time given
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
More time given
No copy of latest inspection report available.
More time given
- First visitOct 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
18 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw shell eggs stored above milk in reach in cooler.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 20 live flies on dry food and glass racks across pizza prep cooler.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Observed can of raid on prep table in back of kitchen.
Container of medicine improperly stored.
Observed vitamins stored above triple sink.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Observed license expired; 10/26.
Intermediate1
Code 11, Employee health: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Observed no form or kit. Inspector provided via email.
Basic12
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed one cooler not properly working; no TCS foods stored inside. Operator is in process or repairing cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Observed exposed insulation at cooler across pizza oven.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed in ice cream freezer.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Observed exterior soiled.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed multiple coolers with soiled gaskets.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed at back door storage room.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Observed in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Observed under glassware storage racks.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed under pizza prep table across warewash.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed in kitchen and back storage area.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Observed no form, inspector provided via email.
Repeat violation
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Observed no copy on site.
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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.