California Pizza Kitchen
2301 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305 · Permanent Food Service · License 1616939
What drove the grade
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 31 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic (1 repeat)-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 31, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
Observed employee wearing gloves handle raw chicken, then changed gloves and touched ready to eat pasta, without washing hands.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Observed paper towel as a liner for wonton strips. Manager removed during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
In sugar. Manager removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, salad station.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
Soup bowls in front, manager removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Cook line next to fryer.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.