NOLA'S PIZZA
6272 FOREST HILL BLVD, West Palm Beach FL 33415
Last inspected Jan 10, 2025 · 5 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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4 inspections, swinging between B 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 poster
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024020063 | Mar 15, 2024 | May 8, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At Steam Table; spaghetti sauce (102F - Hot Holding) Per operator held sauce at steam table for approximately 3 hours Advised operator to reheat to 165+F Operator moved to stove top
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster
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 poster
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen; Handwashing sink contains (scotchbrite)object used for washing utensils Advised operator
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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. No written plan for pizza with cheese held on time is of public control Advised operator-emailed tphc form
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control (TPHC) has no time marking. Pizza by the slice, no time mark. Operator stated being held for 1 hour. Advised Operator to time mark and discard at a total of 4 hours.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals stored over canned beverages. Operator moved chemicals.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At reach-in cooler; shredded mozzarella (50F - Ambient Cooling 2:05pm/50F - Ambient Cooling 2:35pm). Operator stated mozzarella cooling for 30 minutes, stored in full, deep, stacked, tightly covered containers, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Advised Operator of proper ambient cooling.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At reach in cooler; meatballs, no date mark. Operator stated cooked 2 days prior. Advised Operator to date mark.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen ice machine; accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.
Mar 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Allergy medicine stored on top shelf over pizza making table. Removed
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up phone to take orders, touched utensils, then boxed food without washing hands. Educated employee about proper handwashing, employee washed hands before returning to work.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cloth towel used as liner in food container used to store sliced ham at sandwich cooler; removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded mozzarella (57F - Cold Holding)outside at pizza make table; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; food not prepared or portioned today; food moved back to cooler to quick chill;
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Metal wire rack used to store pizza soiled with food debris. Cutting boards at pizza make table
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multi surface cleaner - Advised operator to properly label all spray bottles containing chemicals.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment, ceilings and vents soiled/dusty.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers soiled;
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at pizza make table;
Dec 28, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certificate for Mr. John Jones 09/17/2018 expired on 09/17/2023. No other certificate available.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All safe staff certificates are paper copies. Only one original certificate however that one is blank.Explained.
Oct 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza sauce 50 f on pizza table. As per manager he was using for pizza. Explained and emailed time as public health control.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certificate for Mr. John Jones 09/17/2018 expired on 09/17/2023. No other certificate available.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For pizza by the slices. Time marked.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagna prepared on Saturday afternoon,put in freezer on Sunday afternoon within 24 hours ( no date marked and not required ).removed from freezer on Monday no date marked to track remaining of the 7 days. Explained.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All safe staff certificates are paper copies. Only one original certificate however that one is blank.Explained.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach bottle by three compartment sink not labeled. Manager labeled.
Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored on floor by upright freezer. Explained
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.