FERRO PIZZERIA
8146 N UNIVERSITY DR · TAMARAC · Broward County · FL 33321
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 01/14/2025. Operator renewed his license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed sausages at flip top cooler cold held at 44F. Per operator, sausages transfer to unit 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed meatballs hot held at 104F on steam table. Operator reheat on stove top to 177F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Observed at 3:45 p.m. no date marked on open gallon of milk. Per operator, milk open yesterday at 2:00 p.m. Operator correctly date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on can opener blade. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -Observed no proof of food manager certification at this time. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employees training at this time. **Warning**
Basic 10
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employee eating his lunch at cook line. Advised employee to always have his meals in dinner area or other approved location. Employee removed to dining room. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-01-4Basic – Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating his lunch while preparing customer food. **Warning**
14-10-4Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed a splash guard needed between food at hand wash sink at cook line. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup on can opener holster. **Warning**
29-05-4Basic – Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. -Observed pipes at mop sink capped off. No hot or cold running water. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at passageway. **Warning**
08B-54-4Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. -Observed 2 uncover containers with butter and cheese next to hand washing sink can lead to contamination. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on walls at 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:35 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.