ROTELLI PIZZA PASTA
10101 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Tamarac FL 33321 · 954.601.2912
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 12 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 28 points off where it started.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed 1 dented can of chopped clams.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top cooler pizza station Tomato sauce; (43F - Cold Holding)Cheese; (50F - Cold Holding)Sausage; (55F - Cold Holding); Meatballs (48F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); Bacon (44F - Cold Holding) Employee moved items to Walk In Freezer for quick chill
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease above three compartment sink
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2025.. Operator renewed his license during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs hot held in steam table at 127F. Per operator, meatballs reheat 1.5 hours before the inspection. Operator reheat meatballs to 181F.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Observed food managers certification for Rodrigo Valsdares and Hudson Vargas expired on 08/27/2025.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Try to calibrate thermometer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on can opener blade.
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/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at prep station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black substances buildup inside ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense salt at cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust buildup on AC vents and Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on can opener holster.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cases with unwashed onions and lemons stored over various sauces in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on walls at 3 compartment sink.
Nov 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed 1 dented can of chopped clams.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bags containing ice in direct contact with chicken. Operators placed non food grade bags filled with ice inside food grade plastic bags.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza prep table; sliced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods in unit not portioned or prepared today. In u it less than 4 hrs. Observed containers of foods sitting atop of ice not buried. Operator placed bags of ice of food items to quick chill
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Hudson Vargas 8/27/25 Rodrigo Valaderes 8/27/25
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired IFSEA certificate
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard for employees
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer behind fan unit.
Jul 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 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. Observed ROP fish kept in 4 drawer lowboy coolers, thawed but not taken out of package as per instructions.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum containers stored on top shelf not covered or stored inverted.
Jul 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator touched apron with bare hands. When a order came in he donned gloves with no hand wash
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza prep table; cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods in unit not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs. Observed all above food items not properly seated in ice. Operator placed food items under bags of ice
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep counter; cooked garlic in oil (86F - Hot Holding)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk in 2 door glass front cooler, operator stated opened 24hrs ago
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 manager on site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 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. Observed ROP fish kept in 4 drawer lowboy coolers, thawed but not taken out of package as per instructions.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened water bottle stored on kitchen shelf above flip top
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking from plastic water bottle inside cook line
Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum containers stored on top shelf not covered or stored inverted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet rag not stored in sanitizer solution but left on cutting board
Jun 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with dust and lime scale.
Mar 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put on gloves and then retied dirty apron around waist. Reviewed proper procedures with employee and he washed hands and put on new gloves.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-2024 Manager renewed over phone during inspection. Details did not update.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In cookline lowboy drawers, containers of portioned raw chicken in upper drawer above container of commercially cooked clams. Manager rearranged all items for proper separation.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In cookline lowboy drawers, containers of raw and portioned raw chicken in upper drawer above container of raw shrimp. Manager rearranged all items for proper separation.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In PIZZA STATION UPPER - diced ham (51F - Cold Holding); sliced meatballs (52F - Cold Holding); sliced sausage (51F - Cold Holding); cooked eggplant (50F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding) LOWER - ricotta cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Per employee no items prepared or portioned today and in unit more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In PIZZA STATION UPPER - diced ham (51F - Cold Holding); sliced meatballs (52F - Cold Holding); sliced sausage (51F - Cold Holding); cooked eggplant (50F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding) LOWER - ricotta cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Per employee no items prepared or portioned today and in unit more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with dust and lime scale.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Container of spoons on expo station beside microwave not stored with all handles up.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottled oil at cookline not labeled.
Sep 21, 2024Assigned to InspectorComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 11, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Underneath left flip top behind grill area, observed container of raw eggs over ready to eat sauce. Operator switched so that the eggs are on the bottom.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Apr 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Underneath left flip top behind grill area, observed container of raw eggs over ready to eat sauce. Operator switched so that the eggs are on the bottom.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara sauce on steam table at 127F, per operator in unit less than 4hrs. Operator put sauce back on stove to reheat to 168F.
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 located in 2 door glass front in cooler, per operator opened yesterday. No date mark. Operator placed a date marking.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Marinara sauce (120F at 0338pm to 117 0500pm- Cooling); carrot soup (112F at 0338pm to 94F 0500pm - Cooling) on counter in kitchen. Cooling in a big container, uncovered, left to cool. Operator portioned into smaller container and moved to freezer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Flip top behind grill
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water on steam table temped at 109F. Operator replaced water with 145F water.
Nov 2, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw salmon above container of cooked lasagna on speed rack in walk in cooler. Operator moved container of raw salmon below container of cooked lasagna.
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. Bulletin sent to operator.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed on prep table in kitchen, Cooked pasta 117F at 2:35pm (prepared cooling from 1:50pm) to 105F at 3:20pm. Based on temperatures taken at two times, pasta will not reach 70F in 2 hours. Employee spread pasta on pan and placed in walk in cooler to rapid chill to 70F.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kits on-site.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a scoop in flour container with no handle. Operator removed scoop from container.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank not secured with chain. Operator chained CO2 tank.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on flip top cooler opposite cook line. Operator removed towel.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Containers of flour on shelf under cook line and in storage not labeled. 2) Spray bottle of water in pizza station not labeled. Operator labeled containers.
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