ESPOSITOS NEW YORK & COAL FIRED PIZZA
2221 S UNIVERSITY DR, Davie FL 33324 · 954.916.5667
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed sausages cold held at 44F in front line cooler. Per operator, sausages transfer to flip top 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed in freezer for quick chill.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023020928 | Mar 28, 2023 | May 18, 2023 | $800 |
| 2--2023006005 | Jan 26, 2023 | Mar 22, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop calimari in the lowboy under the grill. Operator removed bowl.
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the closet used for the soda dispensers.
Ice buildup in large white reach-in freezer by walk in cooler.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control devices installed in dry storage area over cans of food. Operator removed insect control devices.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter on the outside mop sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink by the bar with a brush left inside. Operator removed brush, cleaned and sanitized the handwashing sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a tank of CO2 at the bar not properly secured. Operator secured properly.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean dishes in the dishwashing area. Operator removed old labels, washed and sanitized the dishes.
May 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 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/
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl with no handle used to dispense calamari. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in bread crumbs container the scoop handle in contact with bread crumbs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 90F in steam well
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed use first labels on clean plastic hotel pans on shelf.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 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 chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. Operator prime machine. Final reads at50 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed sausages cold held at 44F in front line cooler. Per operator, sausages transfer to flip top 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed in freezer for quick chill.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 1 wet wiping cloth at cookline not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken breast not commercially packaged over pizza crust in reach in freezer. Operator placed chicken in walk-in cooler,
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ Ppm. Employee discarded solution. Made new solution rechecked 100 Ppm
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish salmon 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 beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on make table cutting board.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 80F in steam table.. Employee Discarded water and cleaned and sanitized utensils.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cook line employee elevated.
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