LA PIZZA 1789
5840 SW 71 ST, Miami, FL, 33143
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 15, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (8)
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: cooked pasta (45F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (44F - Cold Holding); cooked wings (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator, delivery was made today with door left ajar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: Observed in walk in cooler: cooked wings 50F (Cold Holding), cooked pasta (46F Cold Holding), Bolognese sauce 47F (Cold Holding). **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 14-74-7
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temp of 46F, the following TCS foods stored inside: Observed in walk in cooler: cooked pasta (45F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (44F - Cold Holding); cooked wings (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator, delivery was made today with door left ajar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: Observed walk in cooler with ambient temp of 46F. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 08B-38-4
Food stored on floor.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 14-20-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep tables in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 25-05-4
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes on floor of bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 22-31-4
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 16-21-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 31B-05-4
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed in kitchen handsink; dispenser not working properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: **Time Extended**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
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.