PIZZA CASTLE
6600 STIRLING RD, Hollywood FL 33024 · 9545445212
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since December 1 2022.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Jan 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge Carmen McCleod
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substances in spray bottles by triple sink. Manager labeled as fabuloso and windex.
Dec 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In right Asber reach in cooler, bag of raw ground beef and carton of raw shell eggs on shelf above containers of shredded mozzarella and cut peppers. Manager moved both to bottom of cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in Charge - Sal Atari
Jul 1, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
May 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/2023.
Food-contact surface ( cutting board)soiled with blackish/ brownish substance in kitchen. Operator mixed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet in employee restroom. Operator provided
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Some Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in kitchen. Operator moved towels to sanitizer solution.
Oct 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority9 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands when arriving to work. Operator started prep pizza in pizza station without washing hands. Told operator to wash hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures to cook.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since December 1 2022.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex stored on shelf above pizza boxes in kitchen. Operator moved Windex and stored correctly.
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. Printed procedures for establishment.
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/. Manager on duty Cory McNeal certification expired on 6/23/2022.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in cook line. Operator provided
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Printed forms and provided to manager.
No soap provided at handwash sink in cook line. Operator provided
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza slices and mozzarella cheese using Time as a public health control without written procedure. Printed form for establishment.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator cell phone on top case of pizza sauce in kitchen. Operator removed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil containers on floor in kitchen. Operator elevated
Ice buildup in Asber reach-in freezer in hallway next to prep area.
Some Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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.