Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BIG LOUIE'S PIZZERIA ITALIAN RESTAURANT

1990 E SUNRISE BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33304

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 13, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3326713
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8503665
DBPR license1612110

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cheese in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed vegetable punch deeply soiled. Operator removed to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 6

#1Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed sanitizer at zero concentration.

#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male line cook with no hair restraint

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Freezer door falling off hinges. Exterior metal of door severely torn and dangerous. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Mold like buildup on kitchen floor at dishroom.

#5Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator using pan with no handle to scoop ice. Owner replaced with scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in mens room sign missing multiple letters.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
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 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.