SICILIAN OVEN WOOD FIRED PIZZA
5544 SOUTH FLAMINGO RD, Cooper City FL 33330 · 954.553.1877
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found -Observed 3 live flying insects landed on walls in prep area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Tomato sauce 125F meat sauce 105F @ 3:10 cooling since 3:00 rechecked tomato 115F meat sauce 89F @ 3:40 at this rate food will not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Operator separated into shallow separate pans.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed tube of ground pork stored in same pan with salami. Operator separated.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler assorted cook pasta (41-45F - Cold Holding) per operator not portion or prepared today per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded top layer and added ice packs to pasta.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in fryer basket fried chicken breast (125-133F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than approximately 15 minutes. Operator voluntarily discarded.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour. Operator removed
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of frozen mixed vegetables on walk-in freezer floor.
Working containers of food Flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled.
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler penne pasta (45F - Cold Holding); spaghetti (45F - Cold Holding) per operator removed from walk-in cooler m. pasta transfer to cookline 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on clean dish rack. Employee removed. Observed employee backpack on dry storage shelf.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on sauté station In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 86F operator removed.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cook line operator removed.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee drop off soiled plates then washed hands but failed to rub them for more than 10 seconds. Employee re washed hands
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed dessert in cooler without date mark. As per operator item prepared over 24 hours prior to inspections. Operator provided proper date mark.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker and back packs stored on shelf next to buckets of garlic. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed pot of chicken broth stored directly on the floor. Employee stored correctly.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed in front of ice machine - buckets stored on the floor. Employee stored correctly.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection 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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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed in-use utensils stored in unclean water at 78F. Operator placed utensils in clean water at 138F.
Live, small flying insects found -Observed 3 live flying insects landed on walls in prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed soups cold held at 46F in beverage air refrigerator. Per operator soups transfer from walking cooler and potion 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed soups to walk in freezer for quick chill. -Observed pasta cold held at 45F in flip top cooker. Pasta over stacks above chill rim. As per operator soups transfer, pasta transfer to cookline 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer over potions to walk in freezer for quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed meatballs hot held in prep station at 118F. Per operator soups transfer, meatballs cooked 1 hour before the start of inspection. Advise operator to reheat item to 165F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on cutting boards at cookline.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee bag stored on food preparation shelf on food items. Operator removed and stored in office.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at cookline. Operator removed and stored properly.
Dec 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler across from grill. - cooked pasta (62F - Cold Holding) as per operator item not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature for approximately 48 hours.see stop sale. Observed at express machine, container in ice bath - milk (55F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator replaced ice.
Dec 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts. Operator set up triple sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler across from grill. - cooked pasta (62F - Cold Holding) as per operator item not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature for approximately 48 hours.see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler across from grill. - cooked pasta (62F - Cold Holding) as per operator item not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature for approximately 48 hours.see stop sale. Observed at express machine, container in ice bath - milk (55F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator replaced ice.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at bar. Operator provided item.
Apr 30, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken on walk-in cooler shelf above ready to eat sauces. Operator relocated to raw poultry zone.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed dicer on "clean" shelf at dishroom with diced onions in blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign in one guest restroom.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins stored on the floor. Operator placed on shelf.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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