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TIMES SQUARE PIZZA

2304 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33306 · 954.566.7772

Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1610722
Grade history
OCT 23
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2018001603Dec 15, 2017Jan 25, 2018$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling tile missing.Above 3 Compartment sink used
Basic/36-36-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 17, 2026 · Observed same. Time Extended
Dec 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to Chest Freezer blocked by garbage can
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains a pink liquid
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Ceiling tile missing.Above 3 Compartment sink used
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding) as per manager was placed in cooler approximately 3 hours before inspection, and fell out of temperature during lunch rush. Manager closed lid to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed -Sauce and meatballs (118F - Hot Holding) as per manager was cooked appropriately 1/2 hour before inspection. Manager put sauce in oven to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash ladle in hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Squeeze bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soap, manager labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4
Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of soda store on floor of cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple no food contact surfaces soiled, including food storage shelves, reach in cooler and freezer gaskets, and cooler door handles soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright cooler in dining area.
Basic/22-16-4
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Upright cooler hallway to restrooms.
Basic/08B-63-4
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. By dishwasher area.
Basic/36-30-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored next to ready to eat cheese. Walk In Cooler Employee removed beef and placed on a separate shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink located next to Chest Freezer blocked by garbage can.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contain blue liquid identified as detergent located at hand wash sink. Employee labeled bottle
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dough room
Basic/36-17-5
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Dough room.
Basic/36-12-4
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
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. Operator posted flyer
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can Operator removed garbage can
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Manager labeled bottle
Intermediate/41-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above Prep table. 1/2 bottle of Pepsi in True Cooler. Employee removed items
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Bags of flour on floor in Dry storage room. Manager removed flour from floor and placed on shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above 3 Compartment sink
Basic/36-27-5
Jul 6, 2023Inspection 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 not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by garbage can in pizza prep area. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing degreaser toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
2 litter plastic soda bottles stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator elevated.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on pizza station torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in true three door reach in a open plastic water bottle. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food sugar and salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.