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JIONNI PIZZA PLUS

1025 W SR 84, Fort Lauderdale FL 33315 · 9545952988

Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats15
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1623990
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2024069859Oct 1, 2024Jan 27, 2025$200
2--2019052224Sep 30, 2019Feb 12, 2020$200

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shell eggs over meat balls and pasta, manager placed ice on bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet m inside yellow bucket, employee removed.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front hand sink used to store aprons. Operator removed aprons
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer provided at inspection
Intermediate/05-08-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 10 ounce cup used as scoop in spice container. operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water handle on front hand sink broken
Basic/29-08-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed levella cooler// pizza sauce (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed levella cooler// pizza sauce (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed levella cooler// fresh garlic in oil (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Operator put food in the other reach in cooler to quick chill. Corrective action taken. 3) Observed pizza station// pizza sauce (53F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods stored in cooler for approximately two hours. Per operator, top of cooler left open during lunch service. Operator put foods on ice to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sunburn gel stored above foods inside levella cooler, in kitchen. Operator discarded.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink at front counter inoperable. Employee is using hand wash sink next to kitchen entrance to wash hands.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed levella cooler// pizza sauce (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
Basic/14-74-7
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water handle at front counter hand wash sink in disrepair and sink is inoperable.
Basic/29-08-4
Dec 13, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at pizza station - pizza sauce (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding) as per employee, items portioned today - items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Employee stored in cooler properly working. Observed at cooler (brand Delfield) - shredded mozzarella (61F - Cold Holding) Observed at cooler (brand Premium levella)- Boiled Ham (62F - Cold Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for over 8 hours. See stop sale. Observed at display case at front - cheese cake (59F - Cold Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for over 8 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Oct 2, 2024 · Observed at pizza station - pizza sauce (54F - Cold Holding); sausage (56F - Cold Holding) as per employee, items it portioned today - items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Admin Complaint/Return visit Dec 13, 2024 · Observed at pizza station - pizza sauce (56F - Cold Holding); sausage (53F - Cold Holding) as per employee, items not portioned today - items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Admin Complaint
Oct 2, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at pizza station - pizza sauce (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding) as per employee, items portioned today - items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Employee stored in cooler properly working. Observed at cooler (brand Delfield) - shredded mozzarella (61F - Cold Holding) Observed at cooler (brand Premium levella)- Boiled Ham (62F - Cold Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for over 8 hours. See stop sale. Observed at display case at front - cheese cake (59F - Cold Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for over 8 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Oct 2, 2024 · Observed at pizza station - pizza sauce (54F - Cold Holding); sausage (56F - Cold Holding) as per employee, items it portioned today - items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Admin Complaint
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager certification at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Admin Complaint/Return visit Oct 2, 2024 · Same Time Extended
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. Observed 2 employees on duty with no proof of training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Return visit Oct 2, 2024 · Same Time Extended
Oct 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooler (brand Premium levella)- Boiled Ham (62F - Cold Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for over 8 hours. See stop sale. Observed at display case at front - cheese cake (59F - Cold Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for over 8 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at pizza station - pizza sauce (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding) as per employee, items portioned today - items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Employee stored in cooler properly working. Observed at cooler (brand Delfield) - shredded mozzarella (61F - Cold Holding) Observed at cooler (brand Premium levella)- Boiled Ham (62F - Cold Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for over 8 hours. See stop sale. Observed at display case at front - cheese cake (59F - Cold Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for over 8 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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. Observed at front display case - pizza without time mark.as per operator items held for 90 minutes.
High priority/03F-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table - marinara sauce (110F - Hot Holding); meatballs (112F - Hot Holding
High priority/03B-01-6
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager certification at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Admin Complaint
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. Observed 2 employees on duty with no proof of training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed under cash register - sprayer bottle without label.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottles of water stored on top of preparation table at front. Employee removed and stored correctly.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phones stored on top preparing table at front. Employee removed and stored properly.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while preparing food. Employee complied and put on hat.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout establishment
Basic/21-12-4
Jun 21, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Full text of violation Observed no proof of certified food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Jun 21, 2024 · Observed same. Admin Complaint
Apr 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza sauce (55F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding) at pizza station. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 2.5 hours. Operator put foods on ice to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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. Observed no time mark on pizza in display case. Per operator, pizza put on time approximately 1 hour prior to inspection. Operator put time mark on pizza.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Full text of violation Observed no proof of certified food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta stored in Kenmoore cooler without date marking. Per operator, food prepared approximately 24hrs ago. Operator put date mark on pasta.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1) Observed scoop with no handle stored inside flour bin in kitchen. 2) Observed styrofoam cup stored inside salt bin on dry storage shelf in kitchen.
Basic/14-01-5
Feb 7, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/Return visit Feb 7, 2024 · Not observed. Admin Complaint
Dec 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at either hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard used as lining on shelves in kitchen. Cook removed.
Basic/14-05-4/Corrected On-Site

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.