PIZZELLA
2313 N FEDERAL HWY, Pompano Beach FL 33062 · 3105954542
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open for business and serving customers.
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 to operator.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager for establishment.
No chlorine test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Jan 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open for business and serving customers.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizza slices held on Time as a Public Health Control, without date or time marking. Per operator, food prepared and held for approximately two hours. Provided Time as a Public Health Form to operator.
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 to operator.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager for establishment.
No chlorine test kit provided when using chlorine 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 certified food manager present with four employees.
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.
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 slices held on Time as a Public Health Control. Provided form to operator.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's cellphone stored on pan of flour on table in kitchen. Employee removed phone from pan of flour.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Ladle stored in marinara sauce, with handle down in container of shredded cheese, next to it. Employee removed ladle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs in both gender bathrooms.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in cooler by dishwasher, black trash bag used to store bread.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line, no soap provided at handwashing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. In reach in cooler, thawing lasagna slices not date marked with date prepared.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On cook line, employee cellphone stored on cutting board.
Food stored on floor. On kitchen, fryer oil boxes stored on floor.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In kitchen area by dishwater, multiple light shields missing from fixtures.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook line, walk above steam table has accumulation of dust.
Jun 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stationary can opener blade soiled with rust and food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter, spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled bottle
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On multiple reach in cooler, doors soiled with food debris
Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage area, ceiling tile missing above standing mixer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On cook line above steam table, on wall and tv has dust build up.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line, in use tongs stored on oven door handles. Operator removed tongs
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In dry storage area, light shield missing from ceiling light.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach in cooler, milk opened more than 24 hours not date marked. Operator date marked milk
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line soiled with good debris and deep cut marks
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by three compartment sink, no paper towels provided. Operator provided paper towels
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line, knives stored between equipment. Operator removed knives
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink on cook line by pizza ovens blocked by plastic container filling up in sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink on cook line, no paper towels available. Cook provided paper towels
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry storage area, cup used to dispense salt. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On flat top, utensils stored in water 109°F,.operator moved container to hotter surface on grill.
Mar 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2023
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At three compartment sink, hand was sink blocked by sanitizer buckets.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At three compartment sink no paper towels at hand wash sink. At cook line no paper towels at hand was sink. Operator supplied paper towels.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza slices have no written procedure. Sent operator copy of TPHC to fill out.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At three compartment sink, spray bottle with degreaser not labeled. At front counter, spray bottle with bleach and water not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At dry storage, cup used to dispense flour. Operator discarded.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At pizza station, scoop handle laying in cheese at flip top cooler. Cook removed scoop.
Oct 4, 2023Inspection 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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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. Used a chlorine test kit and found no chlorine sanitizer residual in the dishwashing machine.Pic corrected by replacing empty bucket with full bucket, then priming to 100 ppm, dishwashing machine was repaired and working properly before inspection was completed. Pic has been reminded to use test kit to verify that dishwashing machine is sanitizing dishes
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager filled paper towels dispenser at hand wash sink by the dishwasher
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Manager discarded the bowl
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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