MANHATTAN NY PIZZA
1923 CORDOVA RD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 954.990.4757
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 11 visits since January 2024
AUG 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in kitchen, by flip top cooler located across from dish machine.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2017030885 | Jun 16, 2017 | Jul 25, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Bathroom facility not clean. Women bathroom, toilet stained with soil.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available at the time of inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pizza station- soiled hand wash sink.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Two soiled wiping cloths in front counter- manager removed.
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 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm).
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1 2025, employee renewed during inspection, new expiration date, December 1, 2026
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 pizza by the slice not legible time marking, per employee pizza made one hour ago. Employee made new time mark label
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. Poster emailed to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna and chicken wings, made two days ago.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Small flip top- manager removed..
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -outer door of glass freezer- build up of black like substance. -Inside / outside dishwasher machine, build up of grease and soil.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored on floor, employee removed and stored properly.
Jul 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in garbage bag, inside walk in cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in kitchen, by flip top cooler located across from dish machine.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed operator pick up phone while wearing gloves and then prepare pizza, no glove change. Educated operator on proper handwashing procedures.
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 small two door cooler// cooked spaghetti (55F - Cold Holding); cooked Penne (52F - Cold Holding) in kitchen. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. Food stored in cooler 3 days. Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed at small two door cooler// cooked spaghetti (55F - Cold Holding); cooked Penne (52F - Cold Holding) in kitchen. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. Food stored in cooler 3 days. Stop Sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza pans soiled with grease residue, inside pizza station flip top cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings and ham stored inside reach in freezer, no date marking. Per operator, foods prepared approximately 3 days prior to inspection. Operator put date marking on foods.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water temperature 80F at front counter hand wash sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment doors and handles soiled with grease residue, throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil cartons stored on floor under dry storage shelf in kitchen. Operator properly stored.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup and food debris inside chest freezer at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dry storage shelves, next to dish machine, soiled with grease residue, food debris, and dust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in soiled water, inside mop bucket.
Feb 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza station// pizza sauce (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator left sauce out during lunch rush. Operator put sauce back into cooler to quick chill.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature. Observed cooked chicken wings slacking at room temperature in kitchen, food still frozen. Operator put chicken wings in walk in cooler to thaw.
Nov 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 10, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee with no training, been working for approximately 3 months.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above handwashing station next to grill.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer by cooler entrance.
Aug 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 00ppm after 3 attempts. Operator set up triple sink.
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 walk in cooler - sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cooked wings (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator items held out of temperature overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler - sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cooked wings (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator items held out of temperature overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded at will. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. Operator purchase on Amazon.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing station next to grill.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee with no training, been working for approximately 3 months.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing station next to grill.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. As per operator, no written plan. Provided operator with form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at walk in cooler - cooked wings with no date mark.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above handwashing station next to grill.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse and phone stored on rack with clean equipment. Operator stored properly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed rear exit door with holes approximately 2 inches in diameter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer by cooler entrance.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout establishment.
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed grilled onions (45F - Cooling) overnight in walk in cooler. Food never reached 41F for cold holding. Stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed grilled onions (45F - Cooling) overnight in walk in cooler. Food never reached 41F for cold holding. Stop sale.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed grilled onions (45F - Cooling) overnight in walk in cooler. Food never reached 41F for cold holding. Stop sale. Onions cooled covered inside deep metal containers.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection. Ref. Number 238644327
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink on cook line used as dump sink; straws stored inside sink. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil carton stored on floor under dry storage shelf in kitchen. Operator properly stored.
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