BIG LOUIE'S PIZZERIA ITALIAN RESTAURANT
1990 E SUNRISE BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33304
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler – 3 pans lasagne (45-52°F). Per operator items were cooked yesterday and held in walk in overnight. Observed items covered and stacked. Reviewed proper cooling procedures with operator. See Stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented cans present. 1 – 13.75 oz can Artichoke hearts, 1 – 10 oz can baby clams, 1 – #10 can corn and 1 – #10 can red peppers. Reviewed proper procedures regarding dented cans with operator. See stop sale. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in right side Cookline flip top. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 5 rodent droppings observed in under shelving in storage area between kitchen and dining rooms. Area contains bread and pizza boxes. Operator immediately removed droppings and cleaned/sanitized the area. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler – 3 pans lasagne (45-52°F). Per operator items were cooked yesterday and held in walk in overnight. Observed items covered and stacked. Reviewed proper cooling procedures with operator. See Stop sale. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
Basic 4
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 10 dead roaches observed under shelving and in sliding door area of a display case (not currently being used) in storage area between kitchen and dining. Area contains bread and pizza boxes. Operator removed the dead roaches and cleaned/sanitized the area. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Handsink leaking causing water to pool under triple sink. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All shelving along Cookline and prep areas. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:10 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.