How many health inspections has PIZZILLO PIZZA PASTA had?

PIZZILLO PIZZA PASTA has had 16 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PIZZILLO PIZZA PASTA ever been shut down?

No, PIZZILLO PIZZA PASTA has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at PIZZILLO PIZZA PASTA?

The most frequently cited violations at PIZZILLO PIZZA PASTA are: Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored, Employee health policy.

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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

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.

PIZZILLO PIZZA PASTA

7293 NW 36 ST, Miami, FL 33178

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MODAFA CONSULTING LLC · License: SEA2336447

PIZZILLO PIZZA PASTA in Miami, FL has 16 inspections on record with 146 total violations (9.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

16Inspections

146Violations

0Closures

Data current as of December 26, 2024

Inspection History (16)

Dec 26, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Aug 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Nov 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Sep 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 31, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Mar 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Mar 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Dec 9, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

How Does This Facility Compare?

PIZZILLO PIZZA PASTA has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 9.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PIZZILLO PIZZA PASTA had?: PIZZILLO PIZZA PASTA has had 16 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PIZZILLO PIZZA PASTA ever been shut down?: No, PIZZILLO PIZZA PASTA has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at PIZZILLO PIZZA PASTA?: The most frequently cited violations at PIZZILLO PIZZA PASTA are: Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored, Employee health policy.

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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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