DAVINCIS PIZZERIA
3936-3940 N OCEAN BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 · 954-561-0404
Last inspected Nov 14, 2025 · 7 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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
Nov 13, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cookline low boy - Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat cooked pasta. Operator stored all items properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left flip top - cheese (50F); ham (50F); cut tomatoes (43F); cut lettuce (43F). Per operator items held in unit approximately 3.5 hours. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator moved items to freezer to quick chill. Cookline - right flip top - cooked chicken (45-46F); bolo sauce (45-46F); cheese (41-46F). Per operator items held in unit approximately 3.5 hours. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator moved items to freezer to quick chill.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator Time as a Public Health Control Form. Operator filled out during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By triple sink - spray bottles with bleach and degreaser. Operator labeled.
Jun 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. -Front counter pizza by the slice, per operator items placed on time at 11:30am, operator time marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Dry storage shelf; Soufflé cup in bulk oregano leaves, black pepper, garlic powder and basil. operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Front counter above cash register, 2 ceiling tiles show signs of water damage.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Dry storage area; handle in contact with food product in bulk flor, sugar. Operator stored properly.
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -Walk in cooler; napkin lined in container of sliced tomatoes. Operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw veal in commercial sealed vacuum bag stored over ready to eat mushrooms and onions. Operator stored properly.
Chemical/ chlorine test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical/ chlorine sanitizer. -Observed no chlorine and sanitizer chemical test kit strips.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Ware washing station; pizza pans stored in sink. Operator removed.
No chemical / chlorine test kit for chemical / chlorine provided when using chemical / chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
Required employee training expired for 2 employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Walk in cooler; Soufflé cup stored in minced garlic, operator removed. -Dry storage shelf; Soufflé cup in bulk oregano leaves, operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. -Employee rinses, washes and sanitizes dishes. Reviewed proper 3 compartment sink set up with employee. Operator set up 3 compartment sink properly.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sick my three compartment sink blocked with pans.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. On pizza cook line in reach in cooler, wiping cloth used to cover fresh mozzarella. Operator removed.
Stored food not covered. On cook line in reach in freezer, stored food not covered. Operator covered food.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On pizza cook line, squeeze bottles containing oil, not labeled.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over ready to eat cooked chicken wings in cookline low boy freezer. Operator stored all items properly.
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. Operator properly time marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic knife rack at salad area visibly soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink by triple sink blocked by cutting board and large lid. Operator removed.
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. Provided Time as a Public Health Control form to operator and reviewed.
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. Lasagne. Reviewed proper date marking procedures.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All cold holding units.
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