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STEVE'S PIZZA

5866 S FLAMINGO RD · COOPER CITY · Broward County · FL 33330

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 15, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3619432
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10910995
DBPR license1619329

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#9High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink at 10ppm. Operator added more chlorine. 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – 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. Observed at flip top cooler next to grill – meatballs (48F – Cold Holding); sliced tomato (49F – Cold Holding); feta cheese (49F – Cold Holding); black olives (49F – Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature overnight. Items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler at pizza station – sliced meatballs (46F – Cold Holding); sliced sausage (45F – Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator stored items in working cooler. Observed on counter next to pizza over – garlic oil (68F – Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes, operator forgot to put item back in cooler. Employee stored in working cooler. Observed at flip top cooler next to grill – meatballs (48F – Cold Holding); sliced tomato (49F – Cold Holding); feta cheese (49F – Cold Holding); black olives (49F – Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature overnight. Items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#12High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed on counter top – pizza by the slice without time mark. Employee provided proper time mark. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed fireworks stored on shelf at dough station. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink next to triple sink blocked by bucket and soiled dishes. Employee removed items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink next to triple sink used for storing. Evident by bucket and sponge in sink. Employee removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#17Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach without common name. Operator provided proper name label. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed coffee cup stored on prepping table in kitchen. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen, dishwasher area, prepping area and in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed at rear of establishment – plastic soda bottles and plastic bottled water stored directly on the floor. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in chest freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drinks stored in cooler next to grill. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)

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