CIRO'S ITALIAN DELI & RESTAURANT
8840 SR 84, Davie FL 33324 · 954.474.2165
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found -Observed 5 live flying insects landed on wall and food preparation counter at front line. Operator clean and sanitized prep counter. -Observed 3 live flying insects landed on wall in dishwashing area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025050465 | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw veal stored overt ready beer in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool in the front handwashing sink. Operator removed item from sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 5 employees working with no CFM on staff. CFM showed up during the inspection.
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.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw veal stored over bottles of beer in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of milk not date marked in the refrigerator in the expo area. As per operator, item was opened approximately 2 days ago. Operator date marked properly.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) at time of inspection and emailed operator a copy of the paperwork. Operator uses TPHC for Pizza and Marinara Sauce.
Observed handwashing sink in pizza station used to store a large bucket of water. Operator removed bucket of water.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured to the wall in the soda dispensing area. Operator secured properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour in the pizza station stored on the floor. Operator stored properly.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in the walk in cooler shelves that hold drinks soiled with food and mold-like residue.
Jul 2, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -Observed interior of Turbo Air standing freezer with exposed insulation.
Jul 1, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 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 priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 1 badly dented can with black olives at dry storage area.
Live, small flying insects found -Observed 5 live flying insects landed on wall and food preparation counter at front line. Operator clean and sanitized prep counter. -Observed 3 live flying insects landed on wall in dishwashing area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Observed approximately 15 live roaches in dishwashing area underneath food preparation table. -Observed approximately 10 live roaches behind cooking equipment at cookline. -Observed 2 live roaches inside in-use microwave in kitchen. -Observed 2 live roaches behind cooking oils in dry storage area. -Observed 4 live roaches crawling on flip top cooler in kitchen. -Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall behind soda dispenser at wait station.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on cutting board in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand washing sink at wait station.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on lasagna stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, lasagna cooked on 06/29/2025.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Observed accumulation of old food residues build on the exterior of microwave.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. -Observed accumulation of old food residues build on floor and walls behind cooking equipment at cookline. -Observed accumulation of dirt buildup on walls throughout kitchen and pizza station.
Food stored on floor. -Observed bag with onions stored on dry storage floor. -Observed container with chicken stored on walk in cooler floor. -Observed container with cooking oil and bag with flour stored on floor at pizza station.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residues build inside microwave.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -Observed interior of Turbo Air standing freezer with exposed insulation.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed takeout lids stored next to handwashing sink at wait station exposed to splash.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -Observed accumulation of rust and dust buildup on fan motors in walk in cooler.
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over salads in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed butter cold held on made shift table at 50F. Per operator, butter transfer from reaching cooler 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed more ice packs on item for quick chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed bucket with wiring clothes stored in hand wash sink at wait station.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed lasagna removed from freezer 2 days ago stored in walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with sanitizer at front line. Operator labeled.
Unnecessary item in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed a scooter in dry storage area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on AC vents at cook line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -Observed duct tape used to repairs Turbo Air freezer doors.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed several employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly. -Observed containers with various food items stored on walk in cooler floor.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Pizza by the slice, two trays, per employee on time, 30 minutes ago. Employee placed time labels.
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. Poster emailed to Operator
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pizza station, employee provided.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment sells pizza by the slice. Form provided.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under storage shelves, inside walk in cooler. Build up of old food residues.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles in cook line and dishwasher area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters in cook line, build up of grease -behind and around of hand wash faucet in pizza station, build up of black like substance
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Right side entrance of walk in cooler, build up of black like substance.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2023□ 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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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Dec 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 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. Observed dish machine 0 Ppm. Operator placed call to technician.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw veal stored over bottled beer in walk-in cooler. Operator moved veal to another shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza sauce (52F - Cold Holding) per operator held less than two hours. Operator placed sauce in ice for rapid cooling.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator forms
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup used to dispense salt. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above prep station. Employee removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in storage hallway. Operator elevated
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in back kitchen in use utensil stored in standing water temperature 109F. Operator discarded water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting on floor opposite men's restroom.
Working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled
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.