BUCA DI BEPPO
3355 UNIVERSITY DR, Davie FL 33328
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 11 visits since January 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired Dec. 1, 2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2016023339 | May 3, 2016 | Jun 2, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 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 (Chlorine 0 ppm); in kitchen. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at bar. After 3 attempts. Advised manager to discontinue use of dishwasher until repaired. 3 compartment sink set up. Manager contacted Eco Lab for dishwasher.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In low drawers at end of cook line, Compound Butter (63F - Cold Holding); Cooked Potatoes (63F - Cold Holding), per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods held in cooler for 2 days. Foods were discarded. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In low drawers at end of cook line, Compound Butter (63F - Cold Holding); Cooked Potatoes (63F - Cold Holding), per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods held in cooler for 2 days. Foods were discarded. See Stop Sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wood cleaner and spray stored in handwashing sink at bar. Manager removed items from sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In True reach in cooler on cook line, cooked pasta, prepared 2 days ago. not dated. Employee dated pasta.
Jun 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal container in bulk flour container in pizza station.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes in ceiling area in back of dining area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour contained in pizza station not labeled.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hot water pressure very low at pizza station hand sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in cook line wearing watch.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water under triple sink and dish machine area.
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Employee plastic cups and lids directly beside hand sink in kitchen service area.
Water draining onto floor surface. Hand sink in pizza station drain leaking.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In cookline right True reach in cooler, container of raw sausage above open bag of parmesan cheese. Manager rearranged to separate properly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup on sides of ice nib.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on plastic bins above dish area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of right fliptop cooler unit.
Jun 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue substance at bar not labeled. Operator labeled glass cleaner
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at pantry microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dust. Wall mounted recipe flip book in pizza station soiled, shelving in walk in cooler soiled
Jun 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon fully thawed in sealed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. alto sham: lasagna reheating since 10 am (12:10) (107F-124F - Reheating).
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. alto sham: lasagna reheating since 10 am (12:10) (107F-124F - Reheating). See Stop Sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Area around soda nozzles soiled
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. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
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. Not provided for any employees. Provided to operator
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon fully thawed in sealed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. See Stop Sale
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Tech arrived at time of inspection
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired Dec. 1, 2024
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper panel of ice machine bin has mold like buildup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in dry storeroom have mold like buildup.
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True reach in cooler in kitchen; cooked spaghetti (47F - Cold Holding) pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator placed on ice to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner in warehouse washing area. Operator inverted
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils prep area. Operator drink above Parmesan cheese in prep area. Operator moved drink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hand bag on top case of Parmesan cheese in prep area. Manager moved bag
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in employee restroom inside establishment next to chemical room.
Interior of ovens has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in cook line.
No toilet seat provided in employee bathroom next to chemical room inside establishment.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in ware washing area. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Some ceiling tiles soiled with water marks in chemical room.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled in prep room. Operator labeled sugar.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.Pantry station two drawer cooler, chopped lettuce (45F cold holding ). 2. True cooler in cook line, Cooked Pasta 44F. Foods held less than 4 hours ago. Observed foods blocking cooling vent. Operator moved foods to walk in cooler to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in chemical room.
Ice buildup in true reach-in -freezer where Ice cream is stored in pantry station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in cook line and in ware washing area,
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.