Piola, 1250 S Miami Ave Unit 2-3, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PIOLA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1250 S Miami Ave Unit 2-3, Miami, FL 33130
License #: 2332359
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Kitchen area
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
10/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
2/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Kitchen area
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Plant food
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. All coolers
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Most kitchen coolers
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. All coolers
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. The big 5
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. All coolers
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not readily accessible for use.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
8/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Kitchen
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
3/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Violation: 38-11-1 Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. K(TCHEN AREA
  • Violation: 51-18-1 No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 10-9-12.
10/12/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. K(TCHEN AREA
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 10-9-12.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/9/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-01-3 No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
5/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
3/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. pizza area
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. pizza area.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Information on file, new couldn't find certificates.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. walk in cooler door was kept opened during delivery.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Corrected On Site. food was thrown away.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. pizza toppings. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. pizza area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
2/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. Strawberries moldy. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over fruits.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Clean glasses, cups, plates, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. unwrapped straws.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. pizza area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.no hot water to hand sink in prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
6/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. REACHIN FREEZER
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Deep fat fryer installed without 16-inch separation from open flame. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
12/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/6/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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