LUIGI'S COAL OVEN PIZZA
1415 E LAS OLAS BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 954-577-4758
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 9 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed hand out to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025079687 | Sep 22, 2025 | Nov 18, 2025 | $520 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At the bar, the soda gun and nozzle are soiled with a slimy substance. The bartender cleaned and sanitized during the inspection
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. Next to the cook line, a pan of fish in ROP packaging was thawing in standing water. The packaging states the fish is to be kept frozen until used. The fish was removed from the packaging during the inspection
Food stored on floor. Across from the cook line, container of oil and a bottle of cooking wine were stored on the floor. The items were moved off of the floor.
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At the bar, the hand wash sink is used as a dump sink also. The strainer and glass were removed.
Mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table, tomato sauce (120-140F - Hot Holding); meatballs (99-114F - Hot Holding). The items have been reheated then placed in the steam table less than 2 hours ago. The items were removed to be reheated to 165F to hot hold
Establishment not maintaining mussel tags for 90 days. No tags were being kept.
Mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
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. In the kitchen between the dish area and fryer, portions of tilapia were thawing inside the sealed packaging. The fish was removed and returned to the refrigerator to finish thawing under refrigeration.
Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler, plastic bottles of soda and a bag of red onions were stored on the floor. The items were moved to shelving.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In the kitchen between the dish area and the fryer, portions of fish were being thawed outside of refrigeration in standing water. The portions of fish were out thawing for less than 1 hour. They were returned to the refrigerator to finish thawing under refrigeration.
Sep 23, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cookline reach in - Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat lettuce. Operator stored all items properly.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Sep 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cookline reach in - Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat lettuce. Operator stored all items properly.
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. Left storage room - goat cheese (50F); garganzola (49F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Right low boy - milk (54F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left storage room - goat cheese (50F); garganzola (49F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Right low boy - milk (54F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in triple sink. Reviewed proper handwashing and employee washed hands in hand sink.
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Operator has blank Food Employee Reporting Agreements.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Stored food not covered. Ravioli in Cookline chest freezer. Operator properly covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water. Operator moved item to reach in to continue thawing.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler in kitchen, raw muscles stored over ready to eat mozzarella cheese. Employee stored items properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler, cooked onions (45F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held in cooler less than two hours,moved items to different cooler,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. By dishwasher, green cutting board soiled with mold like substance
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on cook line has food residue in sink.operator cleaned out sink,
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In kitchen, soiled cardboard on floor in front of reach in coolers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen, open employee drink stored on cutting board on flip top cooler. Operator removed beverage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, flip top coolers soiled with food debris
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. By three compartment sink, salmon theming in standing water. Discussed with employee the proper thawing process under running water or under refrigeration. Employee turned on running water
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed hand out to operator
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee open beverage in cooler across oven. Operator discarded
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in some areas of the kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent at cookline soiled with dust
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator remade new solution. Solution tested at 200ppm
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce at Lower right Reach-in at server station area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed boxes blocking handwashing sink. Operator removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at server station not inverted. Operator inverted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone above food on wire rack at pizza station. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers stacked wet. Operator separated.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at pizza station. Operator removed.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee wash hands with water at 70F. Operator had employee wast hands at another sink.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator printed and posted.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in handwashing sink at bar area. Operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook-line. Operator removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wipe cloth under cutting board at Kitchen area. Operator removed.
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