Inspection Report

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TIMES SQUARE PIZZA

2304 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33306-1101

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 2, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3721387
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13759880
DBPR license1610722

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#3High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee walked into cook line and started handling clean utensils and equipment without washing hands first. Educated employee who then washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee was using his phone, then proceeded to handle clean utensils and equipment without washing hands first. Educated employee who then washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pizza dough stored in direct contact in trash bags. Advised operator to use food grade bags for food storage **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler: sliced cheese 46F – Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today. Cheese out of temp approximately 2 hours. Operator moved cheese to cooler to cool to 41F- or below **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of windex stored next to pizza boxes. Operator stored chemical bottle correctly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Both managers certifications expired Nilsson Ruiz expired on 10/15/26 Brendan Burke expired on 9/17/26 **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can stored in front of handwashing sink in prep area next to chest freezer. Operator moved trash can **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at handwashing sink next to chest freezer in prep area. Operator put paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. Operator removed the roach **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 3, 2026 8:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.