BROOKLYN PIZZA
3650 N FEDERAL HWY, Lighthouse Point FL 33064 · 4047179543
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,020
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026009199 | Dec 10, 2025 | Mar 5, 2026 | $700 |
| 2--2025061642 | Jul 22, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 | $120 |
| 2--2018053108 | Oct 8, 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed opened cardboard box of single serve cups stored on floor at front counter. Operator moved cups.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in prep area.
Feb 9, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking, cheese pizza, Sicilian pizza, pepperoni pizza, and sausage pizza slices at the front counter.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling tiles missing in front of bathrooms.
Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in front of bathrooms.
Food stored on floor. 1.. Large pot of marinara stored on floor in walk in cooler. 2. Cardboard box of soda mix stored directly on floor in prep area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket.
Dec 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. Employing entered kitchen and began adding toppings to pizza without first handwashing.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair with bare hands then handled cleaned food utensils without handwashing in kitchen.
Employee working with food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items has visibly soiled hands, arms or fingernails. Observed food employee adding toppings to pizza slice with visible dirt under nails and on hands.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking, cheese pizza, Sicilian pizza, pepperoni pizza, and sausage pizza slices at the front counter.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling tiles missing in front of bathrooms.
Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in front of bathrooms.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing pizza without proper hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. 1.. Large pot of marinara stored on floor in walk in cooler. 2. Cardboard box of soda mix stored directly on floor in prep area.
Standing water in bottom of three reach-in-cooler at pizza make station.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket.
Sep 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer used at the triple sink in ware wash area.
Ceiling tiles missing in hallway in front of bathrooms.
Ice buildup in bottom of Padela reach-in freezer.
Jul 23, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer used at the triple sink in ware wash area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New food employee currently working, hired lass than 60 days.
Ceiling tiles missing in hallway in front of bathrooms.
Ice buildup in bottom of Padela reach-in freezer.
Jul 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed trays of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above romaine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 1. Observed cut tomatoes dated July 7 and cooked pasta dated July 9 and stored in the walk-in cooler. 2. Observed meatballs dated July 2 in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on pizzas sold my the slice at front counter. Operator time marked 11:30p-3:30p and 1:00p-5:00p.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of peroxide stored on box of soda mix at soda dispenser in prep area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Observed on ice chute OB soda machine in dining room.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer used at the triple sink in ware wash area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New food employee currently working, hired lass than 60 days.
No soap provided at handwash sink at cookline in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken cutlet prepared on site and not date marked. Prepared two days ago per operator.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in warewash area.
Ceiling tiles missing in hallway in front of bathrooms.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 1. On blue cutting board opposite cookline in kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach observed behind front counter. 2. Two dead roaches under front counter hand sink. 3. Two dead roaches inside front cabinet with food storage containers. 4. One dead roach in front of women's bathroom. 5. One dead roach next to soda machine in dining area. 6. Two dead roaches on floor in dry storage area. 7. Two dead roaches on floor in dining area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed three cracked lids in use at flip top cooler in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bagged flour and bagged bread crumbs stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in bottom of Padela reach-in freezer.
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 direct contact with shredded cheese at pizza make station.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on cleaned squeeze bottle stored at cleaned utensil rack at triple sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use foil pans stored on floor in dry storage area.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on food prep table opposite cookline in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket in prep area.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator provided.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in bottom of two door reach-in freezer in kitchen.
Interior of three door reach in cooler door in kitchen has exposed insulation.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in storage area.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed boxed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed whole green peppers in the walk in cooler. Operator removed green peppers.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two large chunks of ice in basin of hand wash sink in prep area. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator provided soap.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Packaged on site assorted cheesecake slices, blondie brownie, cheesecake brownie, and assorted macarons sold at checkout counter for self service.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above mop sink in prep area.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. Two dead roaches observed in cabinet under hand sink at front counter. 2. Three dead roaches observed on the floor in dry storage room. Operator removed dead roaches and cleaned and sanitized areas.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up bottom of padela two door reach in freezer opposite pizza oven in kitchen.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris in kitchen.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Broken and cracked light shield observed in the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled and stained wiping cloth stored at flip top cooler in kitchen. Operator discarded.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer at the warewash sink tested at over 200 ppm. Operator remade solution and tested at 100ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the cook line. Operator provided.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler, opposite pizza oven, door interior missing, insulation exposed.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on splitter at the mop sink in the ware washing area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large spoon in the hand sink in the kitchen. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer buckets.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. No label on macaroons, cheesecake, tiramisu, and brownie in the self service dessert cooler at the front counter.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use under the dough press in the kitchen. Operator removed.
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds pizza by the slice on tphc. Items time marked to be discarded at the end of 4 hours. Provided written procedure. Operator filled out at time of inspection
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line flip tops. Operator started to clean at time of inspection
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at slide top in dining room.
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.