FERRO PIZZERIA
8146 N UNIVERSITY DR · TAMARAC · Broward County · FL 33321
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed containers with food items stored next to handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil cold held at 60 F at wait station. Per operator, item transfer to location 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator placed item on ice pack for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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 108F in steam table. Per operator, item reheat on stove top and transfer to steam table 45 minutes before the inspection. Operator reheat meatballs to 181F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation or old food residue buildup on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside handwashing sink at cook line. Operator removed utensils from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees drinks stored in refrigerator not segregated from restaurant foods.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on floor in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cookline.
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
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on food preparation table next to food items. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case with takeout plates stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 2:47 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.