Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

DON MARKO PIZZA & PASTA

5945 S UNIVERSITY DR · DAVIE · Broward County · FL 33328

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3620333
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13543454
DBPR license1615798

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine reading 0ppm chlorine after multiple attempts. Manager set up sanitizer sink to 100ppm chlorine to use. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Observed at callback inspection same. Time extended 6 days from original 7 day violation. **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank by syrup box rack not secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tiles damaged above walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic16-55-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Drain not operating on dish machine to allow waste water out before refilling, rinsing, and sanitizing. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Observed at callback inspection same. Time extended 6 days from original 7 day violation. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.