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COAST TO COAST PIZZA COMPANY FORT LAUDERDALE

656 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 · 954-368-5443

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1625554
Grade history
MAR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
JUN 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
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. Pizza by the slice - front counter. Operator time stamped.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine 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
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Inside the bread crumb bin, the scoop was buried in the food. The scoop was corrected.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Salad cooler gaskets are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and quaternary
Intermediate/16-37-1
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. 1 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A
Intermediate/11-26-1
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator filled out Time As a Public Health control form during inspection.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table - flip top cutting board. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go key lime pie pieces. Reviewed proper labeling.
Basic/02D-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep area flip top gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. The pizza slices were missing the time mark. The pizzas were prepared at 11:00 and discarded prior to 3:00. The new pizzas were time marked.
High priority/03F-02-5
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In back reach in freezer, tray of breaded raw shrimp on top of container of breaded mozzarella. Employee rearranged to properly separate.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In single door cooler by fryer, container raw gator over container of conch fritters batter. Employee rearranged for proper separation.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on splitter at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Plastic cup in container of yeast in salad fliptop cooler. Employee removed cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on prep table next to meatball mix. Employee removed container.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. House made key lime pie in grab n go cooler not labeled with any information.
Basic/02D-03-4
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee began working with food - reheating item on grill - without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk in cooler - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat mozzarella. Operator stored all items properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Walk in cooler - cream - per operator opened 2 days ago. Operator date marked.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All cold holding units.
Basic/23-24-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. U-Star reach in freezer - interior visibly soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor in dry storage.
Basic/25-05-4
Mar 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. Pizza by the slice - front counter. Operator time stamped.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Reviewed Food Employee Reporting Agreement with operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza by the slice and pizza sauce. Forwarded Time as a Public Health Control Form to operator and reviewed.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Prep area - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Quaternary 400ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Basic/16-55-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 24, 2024 · Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Time Extended
Dec 7, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
High priority/41-05-4/Warning
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water 78F.
Intermediate/27-06-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By triple sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Basic/16-55-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Front counter - flip top - no TCS items - unit not operating.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning

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.