ROTELLI PIZZA AND PASTA
163 S POMPANO PKWY, Pompano Beach FL 33069 · 954.977.4466
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 42 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pasta stored in walk in cooler/cook line date marked 7/12. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2016029688 | Jun 21, 2016 | Jul 19, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter building begin work, handle clean water pitcher without washing hands. Instructed employee to wash hands and move pitcher to ware washing area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored above cooked pasta in cook line flip top cooler. Operator reorganized
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pasta stored in walk in cooler/cook line date marked 7/12. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara sauce (120F - Hot Holding). Employee states sauce was reheated on stove and moved to steam table approximately 1 hour ago, employee reheated to 165F
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at front counter hand wash sink. Operator provided dispensable soap
Food stored on floor. Bin of bread crumbs stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of peeled tomatoes
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh mozzarella (41-45F - Cold Holding) one piece store not completely in liquid. Per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour.Operator move to lower cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed dented can of peeled tomatoes on can rack.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Located by wait station
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle in walk-in cooler carne.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut avocado with label still attached to skin.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior sides of ice machine with accumulation of black/green mold-like substance
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in contact with top of ice machine.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle on shelf in walk-in cooler.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets stored on flip top cutting boards.
Nov 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Observed tomato sauce (47-48F - Cooling); in 2 covered deep Bain Marie pans. Per operator prepared last night and held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee brig dirty container to dish washing area then prepare to go item without washing hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tomato sauce (47-48F - Cooling); in 2 covered deep Bain Marie pans. Per operator prepared last night and held in cooler overnight
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed tomato sauce (47-48F - Cooling); in 2 covered deep Bain Marie pans.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed green scrub pad and knife stored in hand washing sink at wait station
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in salt container the handle of scoop in contact with salt. Operator removed.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on cutting board at cook line.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed brown sauce (44F - Cooling)in walk-in cooler in deep cover Bain Marie per operator prepared last night and held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed coughing then engaged in food preparation, without washing hands. Employee washed hands
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed brown sauce (44F - Cooling)in walk-in cooler in deep cover Bain Marie per operator prepared last night and held in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice provolone (55F - Cold Holding) in salad station flip to. Per manager held out of temperature less than four hours. Manager voluntarily discarded.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed brown sauce (44F - Cooling)in walk-in cooler in deep cover Bain Marie per operator prepared last night and held in cooler overnight.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee opened packaging
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with sugar and salt. Manager removed
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0 Ppm rechecked 50 Ppm
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top prep tables. Operator moved.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados stored with cooked eggplant. Operator removed.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. Observed dish machine chlorine 0 Ppm. Operator primed. Rechecked 100 Ppm
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed server drop off dirty dishes and rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands
Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled. Operator labeled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup in a container of yeast. Operator removed
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon and tilapia fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator opened packaging
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles under speed rack on the floor in walk-in cooler.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed wellsley plastic water bottle on shelf next to portioned dressing in walk-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.