Moncheese Pizza

9459 Harding Ave, Surfside, FL 33154 · Permanent Food Service · License 2324791

B
Grade B
Safety score 80 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 30, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Intermediate, repeat · 15 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 30 routine inspection
    3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 13 basic (6 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
    -20
  • Safety score80

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

16 violations found
  1. First visitSep 30, 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.

    16 violations found:

    • 3 Intermediate
    • 13 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate3

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Observed can opener blade soiled on top of preparation table next to front counter.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Observed cutting board on top of hand wash sink at kitchen area. Operator removed cutting board during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

      Observed bleach spray bottle not identified at kitchen area. Operator identified during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic13

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

      Observed sugar container at front counter not identified. Employee identified during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

      Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint at kitchen area.

      Repeat violation

      Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

      Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation wearing jewelry at kitchen area.

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.

      Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn next to pizza oven at kitchen area.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

      Observed microwave interior soiled at kitchen area.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

      Observed at kitchen area.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

      Observed at kitchen area.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

      Observed floor tiles missing under three compartment sink at kitchen area.

      Hole in or other damage to wall.

      Observed holes on the wall at kitchen area. Also observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen area.

      Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

      Observed walls soiled all throughout kitchen area.

      Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.

      Observed above three compartment sink at kitchen area.

      Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

      Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen area.

      Repeat violation

      Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

      Observed over three compartment sink at kitchen area.

      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

Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation6
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry2
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized2
Handwash sinks and supplies2
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1
Chemicals and toxic substances1