Pizzella

2313 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33062 · Permanent Food Service · License 1623347

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 87 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 1, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.High priority · no follow-up needed · 5 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 1 routine inspection
3 high priority (2 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 2 basic
-13
Safety score87

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Oct12026

Routine inspection

6 violations found

First visitOct 1, 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:
- 3 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 2 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 1).Cooked mushrooms stored in flip top cooler on cook line dated 9/22 ( 10 days). 2) House made white cream sauce dated 9/24 ( 8 days ) in same flip top cooler. 3). House made Lemon pepper aioli and Cesar aioli in reach in cooler in back room, dated 9/24 and 9/22 ( 8 and 10 days). All foods were discarded. See Stop Sale.
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
  1).Cooked mushrooms stored in flip top cooler on cook line dated 9/22 ( 10 days). 2) House made white cream sauce dated 9/24 ( 8 days ) in same flip top cooler. 3). House made Lemon pepper aioli and Cesar aioli in reach in cooler in back room, dated 9/24 and 9/22 ( 8 and 10 days). All foods were discarded. See Stop Sale.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  In glass door reach in cooler in kitchen, Butter (54°F - Cold Holding ); per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Food was placed in other cooler to quick chill.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  Handwashing sink in kitchen blocked by trash can . Operator removed trash can from in front of handwashing sink.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic2
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Bag of cornmeal and gallons of fryer oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator removed food from floor.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  Employee beverage stored in bottom of flip top cooler on cook line. Beverage was removed from cooler.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.