How many health inspections has STAR CHIGUA'S PIZZA had?

STAR CHIGUA'S PIZZA has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has STAR CHIGUA'S PIZZA ever been shut down?

Yes, STAR CHIGUA'S PIZZA has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at STAR CHIGUA'S PIZZA?

The most frequently cited violations at STAR CHIGUA'S PIZZA are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE: Without adequate handwashing facilities, proper hand hygiene is impossible. Studies show handwashing compliance drops to 5% when sinks are inaccessible or poorly equipped. No hot water means grease and biofilms remain on hands. No soap reduces bacterial removal from 99.9% to 25%. No towels means wet hands spread 1,000x more bacteria. Provide handwashing facilities with: hot and cold running water (minimum 100°F), soap in dispensers, single-use paper towels or air dryers, waste receptacle. Sinks must be accessible at all times — never blocked by equipment, supplies, or used for other purposes. Install handwashing signs in employee language(s).

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

STAR CHIGUA'S PIZZA

1570 W 43 PL #1, Hialeah, FL 33012

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MORALE PEDRO LUIS RIVERO · License: SEA2333344

STAR CHIGUA'S PIZZA in Hialeah, FL has 21 inspections on record with 150 total violations (7.1 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

21Inspections

150Violations

1Closures

Data current as of February 13, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for STAR CHIGUA'S PIZZA
Date	Reason	Reopened
Feb 3, 2021	Roach & rodent activity	08:38:00

Inspection History (21)

Feb 13, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Apr 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Nov 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 10, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Feb 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Feb 3, 2021 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jan 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 22 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Nov 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 12, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Jan 25, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 2, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 25, 2016 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

STAR CHIGUA'S PIZZA has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has STAR CHIGUA'S PIZZA had?: STAR CHIGUA'S PIZZA has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has STAR CHIGUA'S PIZZA ever been shut down?: Yes, STAR CHIGUA'S PIZZA has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at STAR CHIGUA'S PIZZA?: The most frequently cited violations at STAR CHIGUA'S PIZZA are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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