How many health inspections has PIZZERIA LA MEJOR CORPORATION had?

PIZZERIA LA MEJOR CORPORATION has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PIZZERIA LA MEJOR CORPORATION ever been shut down?

No, PIZZERIA LA MEJOR CORPORATION has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at PIZZERIA LA MEJOR CORPORATION?

The most frequently cited violations at PIZZERIA LA MEJOR CORPORATION are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?

CONTAMINATION PATHWAY: Improper handwashing is the single most significant factor in spreading foodborne illness. Hands carry 3,200 bacteria per square centimeter. CDC reports proper handwashing reduces diarrheal illness by 30% and respiratory illness by 21%. Inadequate technique leaves Norovirus, E. coli, and Salmonella on hands, directly contaminating food. Employees must wash hands for minimum 20 seconds with soap and warm water: before handling food, after touching raw meat, after using restroom, after sneezing/coughing, after handling garbage, after touching face/hair, when switching tasks. Use proper technique: wet hands, apply soap, scrub 20 seconds including fingertips and between fingers, rinse, dry with single-use towel.

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.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

PIZZERIA LA MEJOR CORPORATION

5241 SW 8 ST, Miami, FL 33134

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · License: SEA2324066

PIZZERIA LA MEJOR CORPORATION in Miami, FL has 24 inspections on record with 200 total violations (8.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

200Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 9, 2025

Inspection History (24)

Apr 9, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

May 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Aug 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

May 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Apr 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 7, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 10, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 16 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 10, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 7, 2018 — Routine - Food· 26 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Aug 5, 2016 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V09 No contamination

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

How Does This Facility Compare?

PIZZERIA LA MEJOR CORPORATION has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PIZZERIA LA MEJOR CORPORATION had?: PIZZERIA LA MEJOR CORPORATION has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PIZZERIA LA MEJOR CORPORATION ever been shut down?: No, PIZZERIA LA MEJOR CORPORATION has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at PIZZERIA LA MEJOR CORPORATION?: The most frequently cited violations at PIZZERIA LA MEJOR CORPORATION are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.

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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).

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