STROMBOLI¿S PIZZA KITCHEN
801 S UNIVERSITY DR, Plantation FL 33324 · 301-518-6471
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
OCT 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front handwashing sink with a wash rag in it. Operator removed wash rag from sink.
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wash out a sink with a soiled wash cloth and then began handling ready to eat strombolis and pepperoni pinwheels without washing their hands. Employee washed hands properly.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle strombolis and pepperoni pinwheels fresh out of the oven without wearing gloves. Employee washed their hands and put on gloves to handle ready to eat foods.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed back handwashing sink with a metal container inside. Operator removed metal container.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by the front counter.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets near the ice machine not stored inverted. Operator stored properly.
Nov 6, 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
Show 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed back handwashing sink with metal pans stored in it. Operator removed metal pans.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no device to measure the temperature of the hot water sanitizer dishwasher.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 containers near the front handwashing sink not properly secured.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard boxes used to line the shelves near the dishwasher. Operator removed cardboard boxes.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets by the ice machine not stored inverted. Operator stored properly.
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 of a scoop in the sugar was in direct contact with the food. Operator stored properly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at the front handwashing sink.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed celery in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of hand washing sink at pizza station.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked sausage and ground beef removed from freezer 02/22/2024
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup and tomato sauce prepared 02/22/2025
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food semolina.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee insulated thermos on food preparation table next to stove.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on shelf stored with clean plates and bowls. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed jar of bread and butter pickles and Pepperoncini on flooring walk-in cooler. Operator elevated.
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 sugar container handle in contact with sugar and flour. Operator removed.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On table next to slicer. Operator removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance on the wall in mop sink area
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink used to stored food containers. Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on soups, sauce and pasta stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, items cooked on 10/13/2024.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean mixing bowl stored next to hand sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed several employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with flour stored on kitchen floor. -Observed various food items stored on floor at passage way. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on floor.
Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered container with soup stored in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on wall at 3 compartment sink and mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original containers not labeled.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. At the front counter, the pizza slices and garlic oil were missing the time mark. The operator placed a time mark.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands while wearing gloves
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 Compartment sink
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
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.