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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 11, 2026Miami-Dade

Florida inspectors order Famous Famiglia Pizzeria at Miami International Airport to close

State inspectors ordered the closure of Famous Famiglia Pizzeria at Miami International Airport on August 10 after discovering rodent droppings, mold in the ice machine, and improper food storage temperatures. The restaurant remains closed pending a successful re-inspection.

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Why It Matters

Travelers at Miami International Airport are currently unable to purchase food from this specific restaurant due to documented sanitation and food safety violations.

Key Facts

  • Inspectors found approximately 18 rodent droppings in various locations, including near a preparation cooler, on the kitchen floor, and in a cabinet drawer.
  • A black and green mold-like substance was found inside the ice machine or bin.
  • A stop-sale order was issued for cut ham measured at 51 degrees, exceeding the 41-degree safety limit.
  • Repeat violations were documented for dirty floors in the kitchen and grease/debris buildup on the pizza oven.
  • The restaurant is located in the South Terminal’s Concourse H-J connector at Miami International Airport.
  • The restaurant has not been re-inspected or allowed to reopen as of the report date.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFamous Famiglia Pizzeria“The restaurant ordered to close due to health violations.”organizationFlorida Department of Business and Professional Regulation“The state agency responsible for inspecting restaurants and enforcing health cod”locationMiami International Airport“The location of the restaurant.”