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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN

11401 PINES BLVD · PEMBROKE LAKES · Broward County · FL 33026

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 7, 2022
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3294469
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8172603
DBPR license1620728

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 7, 2022 2:30 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 9, 2022 9:15 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#11High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 4 @ 6lb 11 ozs Full Red Pizza Sauce on shelf in dry storage area.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority09-01-4

High 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.

#13High Priority35A-02-6

High 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.

#14High Priority03A-02-5

High 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

#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – 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.

#2Basic13-02-4

Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed cook with hat intact and exposed hair all around.

#3Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. *Observed in service station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -No handwash sign observed in men's restroom.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. -Observed water leaking under handwash sink in dishwashing area.

#7Basic29-20-5

Basic – 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.

#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – 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.

#10Basic36-10-4

Basic – 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.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.