Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PIZZA & BREW

53 NE 44 ST · OAKLAND PARK · Broward County · FL 33334

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 6, 2019
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2852661
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6770855
DBPR license1609688

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 6, 2019 1:59 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 7, 2019 9:14 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by approximately 10 fresh rodent droppings found in food preparation area behind General Electric freezer, approximately 15 fresh rodent droppings found underneath 3 compartment sink in dishwashing area, 3 fresh rodent droppings found underneath food storage rack at storage area and 3 dry rodent droppings found next to Hobart mixer in prep area. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#5Intermediate22-25-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed utensils and wiping cloth bucket stored in hand wash sink in prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water throughout establishment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate02C-04-4

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed no date marked on lasagna made on 2/28/19 , found in reach in cooler and freezer. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic32-02-4

Basic – 1. Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Male restroom. 2. Observed no self closing device on both restroom door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-37-4

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. In pizza station **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes found on floor in wait station. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:38 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.