AMALFI FAMILY PIZZA RESTAURANT
4145 N PINE ISLAND RD, Sunrise FL 33351 · 732-485-2146
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 12 visits since January 2024
APR 25
APR 25
APR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 flying insects in men's bathroom Observed 2 flying insects in expo area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,500
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025070919 | Sep 25, 2025 | Feb 26, 2026 | $800 |
| 2--2025036979 | Apr 7, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2017036488 | Jun 30, 2017 | Aug 25, 2017 | $1,100 |
| 2--2015043354 | Sep 30, 2015 | Oct 27, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 23, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator handling pork inside food container. Operator unable to wash hands due to no potable water in establishment
Establishment operating with no potable running water.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 flying insects in men's bathroom Observed 2 flying insects in expo area
No running water at mop sink.
No running water at three-compartment sink.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Rice in bulk container on floor
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At wait station on soda machine surface, ice scoop
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils by rice cooker in 78F water. Operator dumped water out.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers in kitchen not upside down
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 raw shell egg cracked in flat of raw shell eggs, see stop sale
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for bulk container of cornstarch
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Right flip top cutting board grooved
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 cooks prepare raw food with no hair restraint
Food stored on floor. Bulk container of rice stored on floor in kitchen
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go plates exposed to kitchen sealing, not inverted. Operator inverted
Stored food not covered. Red ready to eat sauce stored on bottom shelf of cook line with no lid
Apr 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top(left); raw chicken (43-45F - Cold Holding). In unit less than 4hrs. Per operator food not portioned or prepared today. Observed food overfilled. Operator readjusted
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in rice cooker
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food and customer food not segregated in 3 door cooler inside kitchen
Food stored on floor. Bucket of rice on floor. Operator removed
Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer, frozen dumplings stored unprotected/uncovered
Dec 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on shelving over prep counter. Operator removed
Oct 18, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher 0ppm Operator will sanitize and clean all dish ware manually until scheduled ecolab visit
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat. Bucket of raw chicken stored over buckets of ready to eat sauces and onions. Operator stored properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Flip top (right); pork dumpling (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed dumplings over filled in container. Operator put away half the chicken in the pan
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Liying Wong 09/27/19
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator needed to print another copy.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher 0ppm
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on shelving over prep counter. Operator removed
Stored food not covered. In 2 door glass front cooler, various prepared food left uncovered
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp underneath raw pork in walk in freezer not in commercial packaging. Operator inverted
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large bucket in hand wash sink inside kitchen
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator placed soap
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in kitchen soiled with dust and grease like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys and cigarette lighter on prep table shelf inside kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Upon arrival at inspection observed cook employees with no hair restraint. Cooks placed hats to restrain hair
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In direct contact with ice machine surface operator placed in clean sanitized bucket
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink in kitchen next to back exit door, leaking pipe.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Technician came during ins lectionary and fixed machine
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawed in standing water. Employee turned auction on.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind Dishwasher
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Fresh garlic in oil (70F - Cooling) by cutting board at cookline. Per manager cooling 3 hours.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over container of cooked chicken in flip top lower cooler. Employee rearranged items to separate correctly.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin provided to operator.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In flip top upper and lower cooler, fried chicken 55F at 2:40PM (cooked cooling 1 hour) to 53F at 3:30Pm; Flip top lower - cooked chicken 55F at 2:50Pm (prep cooling 1.25 hours) to 53F at 3:30Pm. Based on time and temperature will not reach 41F temperature within 4 hours.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Kitchen hand sink missing soap. Manager replaced.
Food stored on floor. Container of rice, bags of flour, case of bottle sauces in kitchen and storage room.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on flip top cutting board in kitchen.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 PPM. Employee added bleach to 100 PPM.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.