DOWNTOWN PIZZA GRILL
906 NE 62 ST, Oakland Park FL 33334 · 954.229.9585
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 37 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2018015583 | Mar 16, 2018 | Apr 19, 2018 | $400 |
| 2--2015022937 | May 18, 2015 | Jun 10, 2015 | $800 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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 toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contains blue liquid identified as Windex
Nov 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ William Halstrom, Manager on duty at the time of inspection
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to triple sink blocked by Crates of drinking water and bags of flour Owner removed drinking water and bags of flour.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink next to utensils sink used to store scrubbing pad. (steel wool). Employee removed scrubbing pads
Food stored on floor. Bags of flour stored on kitchen floor Owner removed drinking water
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Operator stated rice was done cooking 30 minutes prior to first temperature. Cooked Rice; (108F-120F - Cooling)at 12.10pm; Cooked rice (100F-115F at 12:40pm) rice cooling at room temperature, at this rate the rice will not reach 70 F within 2 hours. Operator reheated.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice held at 114F Rice reheated to 178F
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Rice cooling at room temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris and grease. Pizza peels sitting on top of visibly dirty oven. Flour containers visibly soiled. Visible debris in reach in cooler storing dough. Interior of microwave food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to Flip top cooler used to store cleaning equipment
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains blue liquid identified as Dawn dish washing liquid. Manager discard liquid
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used to dispense rice.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair racked and stained throughout establishment.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, behind cookline.
Flour scoop handle in contact with flour.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken wings. Employee placed chicken wings in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall, near front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Base of dough mixers soiled. Prep table bottom shelves. Squirt bottles on cook line. Spice bottles. Microwave door. Handles on reach in coolers. Top of rice cooker.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Comminuted beef thawed at room temperature i
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind 3 compartment sink and in old Walk In Cooler also above handwashing sinks by front counter.
Aug 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contain clear liquid identified as degreaser located on chemical storage rack. Manager labeled bottle
Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on prep table Employee removed cell phone
Water leaking from pipe. Located under handwash sink across from Rice cooker
Oct 12, 2023Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken. Reach In Cooler. Manager moved chicken to Reach In Cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee rest room Employee replaced paper towel
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed drink bottle
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Operator will explain to employee correct hand washing technique.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over cooked chicken tenders in Atosa reach in. Operator removed shrimp.
Atosa Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Cardboard used on floor walk in cooler as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair over walk in cooler.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean plastic buckets stored on floor. Employee elevated.
Equipment in poor repair gaskets on flip top cooler are torn
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip top cooler surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust Observed flour,breadcrumbs, sugar, rice container surfaces soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Plastic 2 liter bottle of soda on floor stored on floor. Employee elevated.
Single-service articles box of plastic soufflé cups improperly stored on floor located by Asperger's reach in freezer. Employee elevated.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.