PIEFATHER
20 W LAS OLAS BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 954-306-2665
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Flip top - beef - cooling 1/2 hour at 3:40pm (74-87F - Cooling) at 3:55pm 69-87F. At this rate proper cooling will not occur. Operator moved to freezer to quick chill.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 100ppm). Operator diluted solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Flip top - beef - cooling 1/2 hour at 3:40pm (74-87F - Cooling) at 3:55pm 69-87F. At this rate proper cooling will not occur. Operator moved to freezer to quick chill.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves and began working with food without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee began working with food - cutting oregano - without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures and employee washed hands.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced.
Clean utensils stored under A/C unit that is not shielded to intercept potential drips.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Low boy unit gaskets and doors.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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A/C unit soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 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. Cooked short ribs, cooked sausage and house made marinara. All items refrigerated over 7 days. See stop sale.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced.
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. Cooked short ribs, cooked sausage and house made marinara. All items refrigerated over 7 days. See stop sale.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Several drinks in reach in cooler. Operator removed.
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.