TARANTELLA RISTORANTE & PIZZER
1755 BELL TOWER LN, Weston FL 33326 · 954.349.3004
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in desert display tiramisu (44-45F - Cold Holding per operator items held overnight
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026031612 | Mar 9, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cooler cutting boards front line.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed in men's restroom the right urinal not flushing properly.
Mar 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken and raw veal stored over portobello mushrooms and yellow squash and zucchini. Operator stored correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in flip top cooler raw veal stored behind pesto sauce. Operator stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in desert display tiramisu (44-45F - Cold Holding per operator items held overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler pesto (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 3hours. Items not portioned or prepared today Operator placed bag of ice on raw chicken and moved pesto to walk-in cooler. Observed pizza station flip top; grilled onions (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (54F - Cold Holding); artichoke hearts (54F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 3 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded items. Observed in desert display tiramisu (44-45F - Cold Holding per operator items held overnight not portion or prepared today. See stop sale.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cooler cutting boards front line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 82F at dessert station. Operator discarded water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At pizza station
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed in men's restroom the right urinal not flushing properly.
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler in preparation room - raw veal chop over heavy cream. Operator stored correctly. Observed at flip top cooler in cookline - raw shrimp stored behind Demiglaze sauce. Operator stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prepping table - bucket of tomato sauce (72F - Cold Holding) as per operator item not portioned or prepared today, item opened from can 3 hours prior. Operator stored item in walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at pizza station.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed vissani microwave soiled inside.
Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler - boiled potatoes not covered.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at bar - soda with mold like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized item.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink. Operator provided item.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed by pizza oven - box of plastic utensils stored directly on the floor. Operator stored correctly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at bar. Operator stored correctly.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer - Chicken (not commercially packaged) stored above box of veal. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler - cartons of liquid pasteurized eggs stored directly under raw beef. Operator stored properly. Additionally observed cooked pasta stored under raw calamari at flip top cooler across from grill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed at bar - chemical spray bottle stored with bottles of apple juice. Operator stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at dry good storage room at back. - purse stored on top of canned goods. Operator removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed at bar - bottles of apple juice stored directly on floor. Operator stored properly.
Feb 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Manager does not have thermo labels of water heat temperature thermometer on site.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to triple sink, Employee provided.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line, microwave in front of pizza oven. Employee cleaned and sanitized
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone, next to slicer machine in rear kitchen, employee removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In front of pizza oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Two soiled cloths on prep tables, in cook line. Employee removed.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler raw mechanically tenderized beef stored over raw mussels - operator moved beef to lower shelf.
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. At reach in cooler by cookline- calamari 46-47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food double panned- food out of temperature overnight- see Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler by cookline- calamari 46-47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food double panned- food out of temperature overnight- see Stop sale.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.At tall reach in cooler at prep area- container with mussels missing tag- operator provided.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by trash can at three compartment sink- operator removed.
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. At tall reach in cooler - salmon and tuna bearing label to remove from reduced oxygen packaging - not removed- operator removed from packaging.
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