MONTI'S PIZZERIA REST INC
2973 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309 · 954.485.5155
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed marinara sauce (70-90F - Cooling) in deep covered pot. Per operator held in cooler over night.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2017050482 | Oct 20, 2017 | Dec 5, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets at pizza line flip top in poor repair
Jul 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Shredded cheese stored in direct contact with cardboard box. Stop sale issued for cheese due to temperature abuse
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. cheese (47F); cooked chicken wings (48F); cooked sausage (50F); cooked meatballs (49F); raw chicken (51F); shredded cheese (46F-49F); heavy cream (50F); tomato sauce (47F). Items being held over night in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (47F); cooked chicken wings (48F); cooked sausage (50F); cooked meatballs (49F); raw chicken (51F); shredded cheese (46F-49F); heavy cream (50F); tomato sauce (47F). Items being held over night in walk in cooler. See Stop Sale
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked eggplant prepared yesterday afternoon not date marked. Operator date marked
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/ceiling fan soiled with accumulated dust. Observed above cook line
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets at pizza line flip top in poor repair
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at pizza line flip top
Oct 23, 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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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of pineapple chunks.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) in a container stored inside another container at pizza station with lid open. Per operator held out of temperature less than 30;. Operator closed lid
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in hand washing sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Pizza station
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Pineapple chunks
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at pizza station
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler unwashed mushrooms stored over cooked sausage.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Email form
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handles
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in shelves
Working containers of food (salt)removed from original container not identified by common name.
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast over RTE cooked sausage in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Email form to operator.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Pizza station and reach in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 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 marinara sauce (70-90F - Cooling) in deep covered pot. Per operator held in cooler over night. See Stop Sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed marinara sauce (70-90F - Cooling) in deep covered pot. Per operator held in cooler over night.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed marinara sauce (70-90F - Cooling) in deep covered pot.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Low boy at pizza station
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in 2 door glass reach in an open water bottle stored next to coke container.
Reach-in cooler freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior bottom of superior reach in freezer accumulation of soil residues.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils being stored upright in a container on cook line counter. Operator inverted
Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed excess old food debris on floor in kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. Observed in walk-in cooler, calamari, sausage, and cut tomatoes with no cover.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler, bag of onions above shredded cheese and unwashed tomatoes over cooked sausage.
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