LUIGI DI ROMA
718-736 S FEDERAL HWY, Deerfield Beach FL 33441 · 954-531-6151
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metals pans wet nesting at storage rack next to triple sink in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn door gasket on four door true refrigerator in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filter above cookline in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind cookline in kitchen.
Dec 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 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/ James Prescott, expired 1/2/25
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn door gasket at single door Fagor reach in cooler in kitchen.
Hole in and other damage to wall in dry storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at wait station.
Standing water in bottom of three door reach-in-cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.
Jun 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen and prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on Fagor, single door reach in cooler at cookline in kitchen.
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Chlorine ppm at0 at dishwasher. Manager changed bucket and primed to 100 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Table top cooler on cook line at Meat sauce; (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (49F - Cold Holding), chef removed all items and removed cooler
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. Emailed form
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink in wait station drain pipe is not attached
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not, chef labeled
Mar 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/23.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored over container of cooked chicken in reach in cooler opposite cook line. Operator reorganized.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Snapper in the reach in cooler opposite cookline, completely thawed and not removed from ROP packaging. See Stop Sale.
Clam and mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clams and mussels tag missing required information. Tags not marked with date of last sale.
Clams and mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed in reach in cooler in prep area and cook line.
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Stained ceiling tiles throughout prep area and kitchen.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container at food prep table opposite reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator placed utensils to be rewashed.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Snapper in the reach in cooler opposite cookline, completely thawed and not removed from ROP packaging. See Stop Sale.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Fagor reach in cooler, torn door gasket.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by cookline in kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in the wall opposite reach in freezer in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handles between uses, in the kitchen. Operator removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Blue painters tape labels observed on cleaned containers stored on racks in warehouse washing area.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Leaking hand wash sink in the wait station area.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Missing wall tiles behind food prep sink in kitchen
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.