CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
11401 PINES BLVD · PEMBROKE LAKES · Broward County · FL 33026
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 4 @ 6lb 11 ozs Full Red Pizza Sauce on shelf in dry storage area.
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -Observed server placed berries in customer drink with bare hands.
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed *>20 live flies landed on wall by service/prep side station. *>20 live flies flying around and landing on boxes and single service pizza boxes, coffee in sealed bags, wall, and storage racks in dry storage area next to service station. *>10 flying around, landing on sanitized cups, plates and utensils in service/prep side station. *4 flying around and landing on boxes and wall by rear door, and mop sink area. *3 live flies on wall under prep table next to room with hot water heater. *3 live flies flying around in prep area next to hot water heater room. *3 on wall in ice machine station. *4 live flies flying around in dishwashing area and landing on sanitized pans. *2 live flies flying around pantry/salad station by cookline. *3 live flies flying around in pizza station. *5 live flies flying around and landing on tables and seats in dining room.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed spicy pepperoni at 46°f , at frontline pizza station. Operator said in unit approximately 1 hour. Operator removed to walk-in cooler.
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed garbage can stored infront of handwash sink in prep area next to hot water heater room. – Observed cut lemons in handwash sink by service/prep station. Operator removed garbage can and remove lemons. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired employee training certification dated 10/31/2021.
Basic 10
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed *>100 dead flies on two insect strips hanging from ceiling in dry storage area above single service pizza boxes, sealed coffee in bags, and boxes. *>10 dead flies on strip hanging from ceiling in dry storage room.
13-02-4Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed cook with hat intact and exposed hair all around.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. *Observed in service station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -No handwash sign observed in men's restroom.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed handwash sink in dishwashing area soiled with mold like substance. Operator is cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. -Observed water leaking under handwash sink in dishwashing area.
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Observed water slow draining at handwash sink next to walk-in cooler/freezer.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. *Observed cut lemons, limes, and drink ice uncovered with live flies flying around in service/prep area. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed wall soiled with dust towards rear door. -Observed ceiling soiled with dust in dishwashing area.
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -Observed floor under handwash sink in dishwashing area soiled with mold like substance.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:57 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.