PATRIZIA'S
1544 SE 3 CT, Deerfield Beach FL 33441
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 10 visits since April 2024
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. 1. Observed four live roaches on floor at cookline in kitchen.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026004685 | Jan 20, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2023036456 | Jun 15, 2023 | Jul 24, 2023 | $360 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Observed two broken and cracked raw shell eggs stored in tray with shell eggs in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged snapper 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 reach in cooler in storage area. See Stop Sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled lid and strainer stored in hand sink basin at hand sink in kitchen.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged snapper 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 reach in cooler in storage area. See Stop Sale.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at flip top cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on food prep table next to cleaned utensils.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets on two door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust over drain board in ware wash area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine in kitchen.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole cut in ceiling tile in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at both flip top coolers opposite cookline in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1. Observed under cookline equipment in kitchen.
Interior of reach in freezer door in disrepair/has exposed insulation in storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed old food debris on bottom shelves under cookline equipment in kitchen. 2. Hood filters at grill in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Wall soiled behind oven in kitchen.
Ordered shut on the spot. 25 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1. Approximately 15 live insects observed inside bag of dry macaroni in dry storage. See Stop Sale. 2. Approximately 5 live insects crawling on shelf in dry storage area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw beef stored on shelf above container of cooked meatballs in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Observed four live roaches on floor at cookline in kitchen.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1. No tag on oysters stored in four door reach in cooler in prep area. See stop sale. 2. Approximately 15 live insects observed inside bag of dry macaroni in dry storage. See Stop Sale.
Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed Tuna tartare on takeout, delivery, catering menu, and dinner menu not labeled to inform consumers of hidden raw ingredient.
No tag on oysters stored in four door reach in cooler in prep area. See stop sale.
Spray bottle containing purple toxic substance not labeled on shelf in prep area. Operator labeled.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine in kitchen.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole cut in ceiling tile in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at both flip top coolers opposite cookline in kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. Approximately 20 dead roaches observed inside oven at cookline in kitchen. 2. Approximately 10 dead roaches on floor at cookline in kitchen. 3. Dead roaches observed inside clear light shield on ceiling in prep area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Personal employee mug filled with beverage stored on cutting board opposite cookline in kitchen.
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. Observed employee drinking from a mug at cookline in kitchen.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from mug at cookline in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored above triple sink and next to cleaned utensils in kitchen and prep area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at least four employees working at cookline in kitchen with no hair restraints.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1. Observed under cookline equipment in kitchen.
Interior of reach in freezer door in disrepair/has exposed insulation in storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed old food debris on bottom shelves under cookline equipment in kitchen. 2. Hood filters at grill in kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee coconut water stored in reach in cooler with food for the public in kitchen at cookline.
Standing water in bottom of two door avantco reach in cooler at cookline in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Wall soiled behind oven in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored at food prep table.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 1. Observed raw shell eggs ambient (63F) in flip top unit opposite cookline in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Stored in unit overnight per operator. Unit observed with torn door gaskets. See Stop Sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked beef (59F), butter (62F), sausage (56F), Alfredo sauce (58F), and ricotta (56F) in flip top cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Food stored in unit overnight per operator. Observed torn door gaskets on unit. See Stop Sale. 2. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs ambient (63F) in flip top unit opposite cookline in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Stored in unit overnight per operator. Unit observed with torn door gaskets. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed Cooked beef (59F), butter (62F), sausage (56F), Alfredo sauce (58F), and ricotta (56F) in flip top cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Food stored in unit overnight per operator. Observed torn door gaskets on unit. See Stop Sale.
Clean spoons and forks not stored inverted or in a protected manner and stored at the clean utensil rack in ware washing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at flip top cooler opposite pizza oven in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Leader two door reach in cooler opposite cookline, torn door gaskets.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. 2. Door gaskets on two avantco reach in cooler's opposite cookline in kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of two avantco reach-in-coolers opposite cookline in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn walk in cooler door gasket. 2. Observed torn door gaskets on three two door reach in coolers opposite cookline equipment in kitchen.
Interior of two door reach in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation in dry storage area.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth stored at pasta prep flip top cooler in kitchen. Operator removed.
Standing water in bottom of two door reach-in-cooler opposite oven in kitchen.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board opposite cook line in the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed water leaking into bucket from condenser unit on top shelf of two door reach in cooler next to ice machine in dry storage. 2. Torn door gaskets on two door reach in cooler opposite stove in kitchen. 3. Torn door gasket on walk in cooler door.
Light not functioning. Two lights not functioning at hood above cook line in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets on two door reach in freezer storage area. 2. Door gaskets on chest freezer opposite cook line in kitchen. 3. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. 4. Door gasket on both two door reach in coolers opposite ovens at cook line in kitchen
Standing water in bottom of two door reach-in-cooler next to ice machine in storage area.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ready to eat bread stored in direct contact with thank you bag, stored in two door reach in cooler at pizza prep.
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. Salmon (51F), snapper (51F), shrimp (51F), octopus (50F), raw chicken (52F), and cooked veal (52F) stored in two door reach in cooler next to ice machine in storage area. Not prepared or portioned today. Stored in unit overnight per operator. Observed water leaking into bucket on top shelf and standing water in the bottom of the unit. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon (51F), snapper (51F), shrimp (51F), octopus (50F), raw chicken (52F), and cooked veal (52F) stored in two door reach in cooler next to ice machine in storage area. Not prepared or portioned today. Stored in unit overnight per operator. Observed water leaking into bucket on top shelf and standing water in the bottom of the unit. See Stop Sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed whisk stored in basin of hand sink at cook line in the kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen and near ware wash area. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink by the ice machine in dry storage.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic baskets with no handle observed stored in bread crumbs and semolina storage containers in dry storage area.
Clean forks and spoons not stored inverted or in a protected manner at the cleaned utensil storage rack in ware wash area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board opposite cook line in the kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach observed on bottom shelf of prep table in prep area. 2. Two dead roaches on floor in kitchen. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed water leaking into bucket from condenser unit on top shelf of two door reach in cooler next to ice machine in dry storage. 2. Torn door gaskets on two door reach in cooler opposite stove in kitchen. 3. Torn door gasket on walk in cooler door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water around ice machine in storage area.
Light not functioning. Two lights not functioning at hood above cook line in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets on two door reach in freezer storage area. 2. Door gaskets on chest freezer opposite cook line in kitchen. 3. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. 4. Door gasket on both two door reach in coolers opposite ovens at cook line in kitchen
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of two door reach-in-cooler next to ice machine in storage area.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door has opening at bottom of door where it rusted off.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at handwash sink on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle with oil not labeled. Chef labeled.
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 at 0 ppm. Chef changed chlorine bucket and primed to 100 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two items in walk in cooler at Meatballs; (46F - Cold Holding); pasta (46F - Cold Holding)chef said items in unit approximately 3 hours. Chef moved items to freezer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at front bar. Chef replaced
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Chef refilled soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine had mold like substance
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles on the cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on work table, Chef discarded drink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Chef moved all the knives to the dishwasher area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hans wash sign at hand wash sink on cook line.
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