EXOTIC WAFFLES & PIZZAS
2125 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, Hollywood FL 33020
Last inspected Nov 4, 2025 · 3 visits since February 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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NOV 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Nov 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed operator conducting ware washing by washing and rinsing. Sanitize sink not set up. Instructed operator to set up sanitize sink and sanitize wares. Sanitize sink set up at 100ppm chlorine and operator sanitized wares
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Ready to eat cooked pizza dough blanks stored in direct contact in plastic handle thank you and printed retail store shopping bags
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat pizza sauce in storage room reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Addition of oven and pizza line moved to back hallway across from restroom. No hand wash sink available in food preparation area
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide chlorine test kit at time of inspection
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Addition of oven and pizza line moved to back hallway across from restroom. No hand wash sink available in food preparation area.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to provide at time of 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.
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. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection. Provided to operator
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at front counter ice cream freezer, glass slide top freezer in storage room.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pre cooked pizza crusts stored in direct contact with plastic handled printed bags. Operator removed and wrapped in plastic wrap
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in unisex restroom
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched personal phone proceeded to reach out for coconut flakes to put on top of a pastry without first washing hand or changing gloves. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly.
Employee washed hands with no soap.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plates bowls and lids stored in handwashing sink in kitchen. Employee removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 ceiling tiles damaged with water stain.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink in kitchen. Sign provided to operator.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cases of cups and sleeves of to go containers stored on floor in dry storage room.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee stored in sanitizer bucket.
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.