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STONER'S PIZZA JOINT

1509 E LAS OLAS BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301

Last inspected Sep 17, 2024 · 9 visits since February 2024

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1613509
Grade history
FEB 24
MAY 24
JUL 24
SEP 24
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1. Approximately 5 small flying insects in hallway leading to dry storage containing triple sink 2. Approximately 5 small flying insects in kitchen- between hand wash sink and flip top cooler at cookline.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2022046566Sep 21, 2022Nov 9, 2022$400
2--2020013538Feb 26, 2020Jun 30, 2020$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Sep 17, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 17, 2024 · Observed same. Time Extended/Return visit Sep 17, 2024 · Observed same. Time Extended
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 17, 2024 · Observed same. Time Extended/Return visit Sep 17, 2024 · Observed same. Time Extended
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
Basic/36-08-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 17, 2024 · Observed same. Time Extended/Return visit Sep 17, 2024 · Observed same. Time Extended
Sep 17, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately; 1) Dry Storage room adjacent to kitchen - door to storage room open - approximately 10 rodent droppings on top of boxes of towel dispensers, 1 in measure cup, 1 on sealed container of paper napkins, 1 on sleeve of single service cups 2) Dish Washing room separate from kitchen- approximately 12 rodent droppings under reach in cooler, 2 rodent droppings on side of fridge, 2 rodent droppings next to stand mixer, 15 rodent droppings next to dough pans 3) Kitchen; approximately 5 rodent droppings under Pizza oven, 2 rodent droppings on the right side of Right reach in cooler, 2 rodent droppings under left reach in cooler, 1 rodent dropping under pizza box storage, 1 rodent dropping under speed rack next to pizza oven. 4) Exterior Dry storage room separate from kitchen; room contains bags of flour, pizza boxes and cold storage. Approximately 7 rodent droppings under dunnage rack storing flour and around reach in freezer. - 1 bag of flour with visible hole from gnaw marks. See Stop Sale. Approximately 6 rodent droppings around reach in cooler.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 17, 2024 · Dry Storage room adjacent to kitchen - door to storage room open - approximately 2 rodent droppings under shelving. Dish Washing room separate from kitchen- 1 rodent dropping on left side of reach in. Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 17, 2024 · Observed same. Time Extended
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 17, 2024 · Observed same. Time Extended
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
Basic/36-08-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 17, 2024 · Observed same. Time Extended
Sep 16, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately; 1) Dry Storage room adjacent to kitchen - door to storage room open - approximately 10 rodent droppings on top of boxes of towel dispensers, 1 in measure cup, 1 on sealed container of paper napkins, 1 on sleeve of single service cups 2) Dish Washing room separate from kitchen- approximately 12 rodent droppings under reach in cooler, 2 rodent droppings on side of fridge, 2 rodent droppings next to stand mixer, 15 rodent droppings next to dough pans 3) Kitchen; approximately 5 rodent droppings under Pizza oven, 2 rodent droppings on the right side of Right reach in cooler, 2 rodent droppings under left reach in cooler, 1 rodent dropping under pizza box storage, 1 rodent dropping under speed rack next to pizza oven. 4) Exterior Dry storage room separate from kitchen; room contains bags of flour, pizza boxes and cold storage. Approximately 7 rodent droppings under dunnage rack storing flour and around reach in freezer. - 1 bag of flour with visible hole from gnaw marks. See Stop Sale. Approximately 6 rodent droppings around reach in cooler.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Exterior Dry storage room separate from kitchen; 1 bag of flour with visible hole from gnaw mark. See Stop Sale.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Storage rack in hallway; glass cleaner stored next to canned goods and spices, operator stored properly.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container in sink and dough mixer blade hanging on the front of sink, operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish room handwashing sink, operator replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. At dish room handwashing sink, operator replaced.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
Basic/36-08-4/Warning
Objectionable odors in bathroom, dry storage room, hallway, and cook line.
Basic/36-64-5/Warning
Aug 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing device on bathroom door
Basic/32-04-4/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Observed at callback same: same Time Extended/Return visit Aug 2, 2024 · Observed at callback: Same Time Extended/Return visit Aug 2, 2024 · Observed at callback: Same Time Extended
Establishments only bathroom- Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom with no other form of ventilation.
Basic/36-67-4/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Observed at callback: same Time Extended/Return visit Aug 2, 2024 · Observed at callback: Same Time Extended/Return visit Aug 2, 2024 · Observed at callback: Same Time Extended
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of flip top cooler in kitchen.
Basic/36-22-4/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Observed at callback: same Time Extended/Return visit Aug 2, 2024 · Observed at callback: same Time Extended/Return visit Aug 2, 2024 · One served at callback: Same Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles in front of flip top cooler in kitchen
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Observed at callback: same Time Extended/Return visit Aug 2, 2024 · Observed at callback: Same Time Extended/Return visit Aug 2, 2024 · Observed at callback: Same Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in RIC in kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Observed at callback: same Time Extended/Return visit Aug 2, 2024 · Observed at callback: Same Time Extended/Return visit Aug 2, 2024 · Observed at callback same Time Extended
Aug 2, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1.Approximately 9 rodent droppings in exterior storage unit. Storage unit is separate from kitchen and contains a reach in cooler, reach in freezer, and dry storage items- pizza boxes 2.Approximately 4 rodent droppings in hallway leading to triple sink under dunnage wracks containing preformed pizza boxes. Operator began cleaning and sanitizing the area.
High priority/35A-04-4/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Observed at callback: 1. Approximately 6 rodent droppings in exterior storage unit. 2. 1 rodent dropping in hallway leading to triple triple sink under dunnage wracks containing preformed pizza boxes. Operator removed remaining rodent droppings and began cleaning and sanitizing the area. Time Extended Corrected On-Site/Return visit Aug 2, 2024 · Observed at callback: 1. Approximately 10 rodent droppings in exterior storage unit. Operator removed remaining rat droppings. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. 2. 0 rodent droppings in hallway leading to triple sink under dunnage wrack containing preformed pizza boxes Time Extended
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing device on bathroom door
Basic/32-04-4/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Observed at callback same: same Time Extended/Return visit Aug 2, 2024 · Observed at callback: Same Time Extended
Establishments only bathroom- Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom with no other form of ventilation.
Basic/36-67-4/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Observed at callback: same Time Extended/Return visit Aug 2, 2024 · Observed at callback: Same Time Extended
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of flip top cooler in kitchen.
Basic/36-22-4/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Observed at callback: same Time Extended/Return visit Aug 2, 2024 · Observed at callback: same Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles in front of flip top cooler in kitchen
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Observed at callback: same Time Extended/Return visit Aug 2, 2024 · Observed at callback: Same Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in RIC in kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Observed at callback: same Time Extended/Return visit Aug 2, 2024 · Observed at callback: Same Time Extended
Aug 1, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1. Approximately 5 small flying insects in hallway leading to dry storage containing triple sink 2. Approximately 5 small flying insects in kitchen- between hand wash sink and flip top cooler at cookline.
High priority/35A-02-6/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Observed at callback: 1. Approximately 8 small flying insects small flying insects in hallway leading to dry storage containing triple sink. 2. 1 flying insect in kitchen flying around employee hand wash sink.. operator began exterminating remaining flying insects Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1.Approximately 9 rodent droppings in exterior storage unit. Storage unit is separate from kitchen and contains a reach in cooler, reach in freezer, and dry storage items- pizza boxes 2.Approximately 4 rodent droppings in hallway leading to triple sink under dunnage wracks containing preformed pizza boxes. Operator began cleaning and sanitizing the area.
High priority/35A-04-4/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Observed at callback: 1. Approximately 6 rodent droppings in exterior storage unit. 2. 1 rodent dropping in hallway leading to triple triple sink under dunnage wracks containing preformed pizza boxes. Operator removed remaining rodent droppings and began cleaning and sanitizing the area. Time Extended Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead flies on fly sticky trap in kitchen below cookline hand wash sink.
Basic/35A-06-4/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Observed at callback: No fly trap present in kitchen. Time Extended
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing device on bathroom door
Basic/32-04-4/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Observed at callback same: same Time Extended
Establishments only bathroom- Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom with no other form of ventilation.
Basic/36-67-4/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Observed at callback: same Time Extended
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of flip top cooler in kitchen.
Basic/36-22-4/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Observed at callback: same Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles in front of flip top cooler in kitchen
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Observed at callback: same Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in RIC in kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Observed at callback: same Time Extended
Jul 31, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1. Approximately 5 small flying insects in hallway leading to dry storage containing triple sink 2. Approximately 5 small flying insects in kitchen- between hand wash sink and flip top cooler at cookline.
High priority/35A-02-6
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1.Approximately 9 rodent droppings in exterior storage unit. Storage unit is separate from kitchen and contains a reach in cooler, reach in freezer, and dry storage items- pizza boxes 2.Approximately 4 rodent droppings in hallway leading to triple sink under dunnage wracks containing preformed pizza boxes. Operator began cleaning and sanitizing the area.
High priority/35A-04-4
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead flies on fly sticky trap in kitchen below cookline hand wash sink.
Basic/35A-06-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing device on bathroom door
Basic/32-04-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Accumulation of dust on kitchen AC vents
Basic/36-34-5
Establishments only bathroom- Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom with no other form of ventilation.
Basic/36-67-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of flip top cooler in kitchen.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles in front of flip top cooler in kitchen
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent in kitchen soiled with dust at cookline
Basic/23-03-4
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in hallway with bathroom leading storage room with triple sink
Basic/36-64-5
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in RIC in kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container in handwashing sink at back area. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled reach-in cooler door handles at outside cooling units.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
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 prep table next to flour. Employee removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-17-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach-in freezer outside unit.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wipe cloths on prep table at kitchen prep area. Operator set up sanitizer buckets and placed wet cloths in sanitizer solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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. Provided handout to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets. All cold holding units including back storage room.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Back storage room.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer - back storage room.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Cookline, storage and triple sink areas.
Basic/36-64-5

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