PIZZARELLA
4475 SHERIDAN ST, Hollywood FL 33021 · 954 963 7171
Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In left fliptop unit section, ricotta cheese (52F - Cold Holding). Container not in adequate contact with surrounding pan to maintain 41F. Per employee container opened just over 1 hour. Employee moved container to lower cooler to rechill.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026022003 | Jan 30, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | $800 |
| 2--2024036973 | May 22, 2024 | Jul 29, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee with hands in pockets failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to start food order. Reviewed procedures with employee and he washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Randell reach in freezer, bag of fresh clams above open bags of corn and peas. Employee rearranged items to properly separate.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, trays or raw chicken and wings above prepared soups and bagged cheese. Employee rearranged for proper separation.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In left fliptop unit section, ricotta cheese (52F - Cold Holding). Container not in adequate contact with surrounding pan to maintain 41F. Per employee container opened just over 1 hour. Employee moved container to lower cooler to rechill.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1) Bottle of degreaser hanging above utensils on dry rack at back of kitchen. 2) Can of spray paint in tray with clean lids on dry rack at back of kitchen. Employee removed both.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. No tags being maintained for fresh clams.
Stored food not covered. Frozen cooked chicken in kitchen glassfront reach in freezer not covered.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar soda holster missing drain line.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above ready to eat cheese in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee enter building with gloved hands then handled equipment with out removing gloves and washing hands, discussed with employee and operator. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. Moved wares to ware washing area
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of spray paint stored on shelf above cook line flip top next to portioned sauces, operator properly stored
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at 1 door stainless next to pizza station
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at desert flip top. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Dish machine tested at 0 ppm chlorine. Hose above sanitizer. Operator pushed down hose and primed. Retested at 100ppm chlorine
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at 2 door stainless reach in freezer. Employee cleaned and sanitized
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator remade and retested at 100ppm chlorine
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw clams stored above cooked sausage in reach in freezer. Operator reorganized
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 200ppm chlorine, operator remade and retested at 100ppm
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at bar opened 3 days ago not dated. Operator date marked
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator refilled
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow substance not labeled. Operating labeled bleach
Oct 17, 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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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bag in reach in freezer. Operator moved to pan
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked chicken cooling for 20 minutes (2:00) (113F - Cooling); cooked chicken wings 2:35 (98F - Cooling) being cooled at room temperature. Based on current cooling rate item will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk in cooler soiled
May 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored over container of cooked chicken in 4 Drawers reach in cooler under stove top. Manager inverted.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 225 PPM. Manager remade at 100PPM.
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. Expired since last year- 2023.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled bleach spray bottle during inspection.
Case of tomatoes sauce stored on floor in dry storage room. Manager elevated.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease dust. Vents soiled in kitchen.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flip top bottom across stove: Observed raw beef stored over bag of shredded cheese. Operator inverted.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blade of can opener on prep table soiled. Operator cleaned.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass cup in HWS. Operator removed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided Time as a Public Health Control to operator for pizza served by the slice and garlic with oil.
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.