Pizza Rustica in Miami Beach
Last inspected:
863 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139Pizza Rustica in Miami Beach has accumulated 220 violations across 24 inspections dating back to 2021, averaging 9.2 violations per inspection—nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures, but the violation pattern reflects chronic systemic compliance issues. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly: proper cooking temperatures appeared in at least 6 inspections, time as control violations in at least 7 inspections, chemical storage violations in at least 5 inspections, employee health policy violations in at least 2 inspections, and food contact surface sanitation violations in at least 4 inspections. A complaint inspection on September 20, 2021 resulted in a formal Warning Issued after inspectors documented employee health policy and chemical storage violations among 13 total findings. The most recent inspection on September 12, 2025 identified 33 violations including five high-priority findings (management awareness, proper cooking temperatures, time as control, consumer advisory, and chemical storage) and resulted in no further action, though the elevated violation count indicates persistent compliance challenges.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pizza Rustica in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Pizza Rustica in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections35 violations · 29 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections45 violations · 34 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Pizza Rustica in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pizza Rustica in Miami Beach last inspected?
- Pizza Rustica in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 12, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pizza Rustica in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pizza Rustica in Miami Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Pizza Rustica in Miami Beach had?
- Pizza Rustica in Miami Beach has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pizza Rustica in Miami Beach find?
- Pizza Rustica in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on September 12, 2025 with 16 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pizza Rustica in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Pizza Rustica in Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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