CAPONE'S ITALIAN PIZZERIA
3775 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, Hollywood FL 33021 · 954-444-9525
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed accumulation of dead flies on glue traps in bug zapper.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee at sauté fliptop washed hands for less than 10 seconds before putting on gloves to start new task after making salads. Reviewed proper procedures and employee rewarded hands correctly.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, bag of raw sausage on top of bag of bacon bits. Employee removed sausage to separate shelf with other raw foods.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink opposite ice machine in back kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink opposite ice machine in back kitchen.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1) In Samsung reach in refrigerator, portioned bolognese sauce missing preparation date. Per manager, prepared on 5-9. 2) Portioned lasagna in lower sauté cooler missing date prepared. Per employee prepared on 5-8. Reviewed date marking procedures with manager to properly track time.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand sink opposite ice machine in back kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1) Plastic cup in bulk container of yeast on dry storage shelf. 2) Glass bowl in bulk container of salt on dry goods shelf.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Large and small CO2 tanks by back door not secured.
Food stored on floor. Case of fries on floor in walk in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Cambro containers of flour, sugar, and salt in back prep areas not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cambro containers of salt and sugar in back prep areas not labeled.
Feb 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1) Portioned lasagna not date marked in walk in cooler or in sautee fliptop cooler. 2) Portioned pastas and meatballs in walk in freezer missing date when made.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks by back door not secured.
Food stored on floor. 1) Bag of onions on floor by walk in cooler door. 2) Cases of mozzarella and cauliflower crusts on floor in walk in freezer.
Feb 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee left premises and returned to kitchen, put on gloves, and began food order without washing hands first. Reviewed procedures and employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In Samsung refrigerator, raw calamari, raw shell eggs, and raw chicken over whole potatoes in bottom drawer. Advised employee to rearrange items when able and reviewed proper separation.
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. Fully thawed mahi in line lowboy drawers still in original vacuum packaging. Per employee thawed more than 4 hours.
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. At kitchen SALAD FLIPTOP UPPER - cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); chopped romaine (47F - Cold Holding) LOWER - cut romaine (49F - Cold Holding), portioned blue cheese dressing (46F - Cold Holding); portioned ranch dressing (45F - Cold Holding). Per employee none prepared or portioned today and in unit more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen SALAD FLIPTOP UPPER - cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); chopped romaine (47F - Cold Holding) LOWER - cut romaine (49F - Cold Holding), portioned blue cheese dressing (46F - Cold Holding); portioned ranch dressing (45F - Cold Holding). Per employee none prepared or portioned today and in unit more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by ice machine blocked by catering chafer frames. Employee cleared access to sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by ice machine. Employee replaced soap.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Batteries dead in dispenser at hand sink by ice machine. Employee replaced batteries.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1) Portioned lasagna not date marked in walk in cooler or in sautee fliptop cooler. 2) Portioned pastas and meatballs in walk in freezer missing date when made.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At front line hand sink. Batteries dead. Employee replaced batteries - dispenser now working.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup along baffle in ice machine bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in bulk container of sugar.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks by back door not secured.
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. Fully thawed mahi in line lowboy drawers still in original vacuum packaging. Per employee thawed more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cookline not wearing beard guard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cookline not wearing hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. 1) Bag of onions on floor by walk in cooler door. 2) Cases of mozzarella and cauliflower crusts on floor in walk in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Bulk flour, salt, and sugar containers not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken sitting at room temperature on rack by dish area.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Containers of plastic forks and knives by service window not presented handle first.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and salt containers in back prep area not labeled.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken wings stored above raw pork, raw beef in walk in cooler. Operated reorganized
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 Mahi stored fully thawed in commercially packaged reduced oxygen packaging with a label indicating to be removed before thawing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ice machine hand wash sink. Operator provided
No soap provided at handwash sink. At ice machine hand wash sink. Operator provided
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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 Mahi stored fully thawed in commercially packaged reduced oxygen packaging with a label indicating to be removed before thawing. See Stop Sale
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door in poor repair
Food stored on floor. Bin of raw beef stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf
Mar 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of burners soiled with old food debris
Mar 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Instructed operator to manually sanitize wares. Triple sink set up at 400ppm quat. Operator called for service
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 mahi fully thawed in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging with a label indicating to remove before thawing.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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 mahi fully thawed in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging with a label indicating to remove before thawing. See Stop Sale
Food stored on floor. Bin of raw beef stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of burners soiled with old food debris
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in bar area. Operator removed and discarded
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken, raw steak stored above cream in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
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 mahi fully thawed in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. 1 provided. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection. Discussed with operator
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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 mahi fully thawed in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. See Stop Sale
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on shelving above prep table in kitchen, shelving in walk in cooler
Apr 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and eggs stored over raw potatoes in reach in cooler. Operator relocate raw potatoes.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 shell egg stored with cracks in refrigerator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding). per operator, both items transfer to refrigerator 3.5 hours before the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on items for quick chill.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on tomato sauce stored in refrigerator. Per operator, sauce cooked on 03/30/2024.
Unnecessary item in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed a bicycle stored in dry storage area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed accumulation of dead flies on glue traps in bug zapper.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cheese in flip top cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 1 c02 tank in storage area not secured.
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. Observed fish thawing in vacuum seal packaging at refrigerator drawer.
Food stored on floor. Observed various food items stored on walk-in cooler and freezer floor.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on flour container.
Stored food not covered. Observed several uncovered containers with soups and marinara sauce stored in walk-in cooler.
Jul 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority4 Intermediate11 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 employees talking on cellphones than start food preparation without washing hands.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw chicken than processed to handle cooked pasta.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee sprinkle seasoning on pizza with bare hands, no heat applied to pizza after seasoning was applied.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw next to cooked sausage in same container located in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken over keg of beer in walk-in cooler.
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. feta cheese (57F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (57F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); Fish (55F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (58F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (60F - Cold Holding), pasta (55F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prep today. Per operator in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Observed roasted peppers (55F - Cold Holding) per operator less than two hours. Operator placed in cooler for quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza (95F - Hot Holding at room temperature) on speed rack. Discussed time is a public health control with operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink opposite ice machine blocked by hand trunk and floor cleaning machine.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing sanitizer toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside ice machine an accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor in front of ice machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance though out the establishment.
Commercially processed mahi 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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed several employee cell phones on food contact surfaces.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris though out establishment.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of frying oil on floor next to dishwasher. Observed raw ground beef on the walk-in cooler.
Ice buildup in walk-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 plastic soufflé cup in container of salt.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust though out establishment.
Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
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