FARANDULA PIZZA AND RESTAURANT
2846 PALM AVE, Hialeah, FL, 33010
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 2, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Call Back - Complied
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (9)
- 29-34-4Critical
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing on hose bibb located under three compartment sink at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: Observed vacuum breaker missing on hose bibb located under three compartment sink at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
High Priority
- 14-11-5
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn in front of big ice cream chest freezer at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: Observed reach in cooler gasket torn in front of big ice cream chest freezer at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 36-24-5
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall under three compartment sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: Observed hole on the wall under three compartment sink at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed accumulation of ice buildup under walk in freezer fan at kitchen area. Also observed ice buildup inside mini ice cream chest freezer next to dishwasher area at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: Observed accumulation of ice buildup under walk in freezer fan at kitchen area. Also observed ice buildup inside mini ice cream chest freezer next to dishwasher area at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 36-27-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: Observed walls soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled on top of preparation table in front of pizza oven at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: Observed can opener blade soiled on top of preparation table in front of pizza oven at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 05-06-4
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. -
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: Still observed probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 36-37-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: Observed all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 53B-14-5
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed certificates expired for Lizandra P., Melissa H., Deivy R., and Daniel S. As per employee hired over a year ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-02: Observed certificates expired for Lizandra P., Melissa H., Deivy R., and Daniel S. As per employee hired over a year ago. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.