ANTHONY'S COAL FIRED PIZZA
512 N PINE ISLAND RD, Plantation FL 33324
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 9 visits since March 2024
FEB 25
MAY 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found -Observed 7 live flying insects landed on walls at mop sink.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023024512 | Apr 10, 2023 | May 25, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed drain line in the triple sink with less than a 1 inch air gap.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the pizza flip top cooler meatballs (49F - Cold Holding) with the food over the maximum fill line. As per operator, item was placed into cooler less than 1 hour ago. Operator removed overfilled portion and placed in cooler to quick chill.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food/grease debris on the floor behind the large mixer in the kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with spices on the cook line. Operator stored properly.
Mar 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni (64F - Cold Holding). As per operator, item was taken out of the cooler approximately 1 hour ago. Operator placed in ice to quick chill.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in the lowboy cooler by the register. Operator removed cardboard.
In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the cook line. Operator removed knife from between crack.
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over fresh garlic and oil and cooked wings in the tall reach in cooler near the stoves. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked noodles (68F - Cold Holding) in a pan at room temperature next to the Italian wedding soup. As per operator, item was placed in pan approximately 1 hour ago. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in the dishwashing area. Operator removed cardboard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several containers with signs of wet nesting in the dishwashing area. Operator stored to allow air drying.
May 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -Observed 7 live flying insects landed on walls at mop sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed meatballs hot held at 87F at cookline. Per operator, item transfer to cookline 30 minutes before the inspection. Operator reheat meatballs to 177F
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwashing sink at from line used as dump sink, evidence by waste ice found inside.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cheese at flip top cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at ice machine.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoops with handle stored in cheese container.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed pizza boxes stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in kitchen. Operator removed and stored properly.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled eggs (45-47F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler per operator change water in container 20 minutes prior to inspection. Operator added ice to the container. Rechecked 40F
Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser and sanitizer substance not labeled. By dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup with no handle used to dispense parmesan cheese at low boy at front counter. Operator removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. True double door back kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on true reach in door are torn.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flour container the scoop handle in contact with flour.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on true reach in soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at the bar.
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In the ice machine. The scoop was removed.
Mar 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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. Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects landing inside mop sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 12:34 P.m. hard boiled eggs temps at 49F in flip top cooler. Per operator, eggs transfer from walk in cooler to flip top cooler at 10:30 a.m. operator placed eggs on ice bath for quick chill. At 1:05 PM. Eggs temps at 41F.
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/. Observed food manager certification for James Amerio expired on 03/01/2024.
No soap provided at handwash sink at front line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at front line area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cheese. Operator discarded bowl.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cases of unwashed vegetables stored over peeled and cut onions in walk in cooler.
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