Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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Closed

WICKED CHEESESTEAKS PIZZA & STEAKS

4824 N FEDERAL HWY UNIT 428 · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33308

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 5, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3572565
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10732295
DBPR license1619036

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 5, 2025 1:03 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 6, 2025 2:17 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#10High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. One live roach observed crawling along wall next to reach in chest freezer in prep area. 2. Approximately three live roaches observed coming from door jamb in dry storage area. 3. Approximately two live roaches observed in wall opening at wall next to triple sink in prep area. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator time as a public health form . **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in bathroom, prep, and kitchen areas. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed large hole in ceiling tile in front of hand sink in prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1, One dead roach in front of single door reach in cooler next to cookline in kitchen. 2. One dead roach observed on floor in front of reach in chest freezer near hand sink in prep area. 3. Approximately 10 dead roaches observed on report card monitor at Atosta two door reach in cooler in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation on door interior of two door Atosta reach in cooler in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed black and white cookies and brownies individually packaged at the front counter without product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. Observed two lights not functioning in prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation area. missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in storage area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:40 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.