Sunrise, Broward County

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN

2610 SAWGRASS MILLS CIR SPACE 1429B, Sunrise, FL 33323

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 High Priority
Jan 8, 2025
City
Sunrise
County
Broward
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-6

Detail 23459370

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects landing on pizza boxes across from cook line. PIC killed flies and discarded boxes. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed two flying insects flying from single service containers on metal table across from cook line. PIC killed flies and discarded containers. Admin Complaint

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 7

03D-01-5

Detail 23451360

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed in low boy cooler at pasta station cooked noodles (76F at 12:52- Cooling since 10:15). Items did not make it below 70F with 2 hours. See stop sale. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 23451361

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects landing on pizza boxes across from cook line. PIC killed flies and discarded boxes. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23451362

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at pasta station, shredded cheese stored with raw steak flip top cooler. PIC discarded cheese. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23451357

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed in low boy cooler at pasta station cooked noodles (76F at 12:52- Cooling since 10:15). Items did not make it below 70F with 2 hours. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23451363

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - in flip top cooler at pasta station, cooked beef (42-47F - Cold Holding), raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding), shredded cheese (41-48F - Cold Holding) - low boy cooler at pasta station pasta (43-45F - Cold Holding) - at pizza station pork sausage (42-45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Items placed in low boy and ice bags added to rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 23451358

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in low boy cooler across from cook line, chicken dumplings cooked 1/2/25 not date marked. Employee date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-46-4

Detail 23451359

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean pans at dishwashing area. PIC removed labels. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 23133878

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: -One flying insect landing on sprouts at pizza station -One flying insect landing on side of flip top cooler at pizza station -Approximately 2 flying insects landing on shelf at pizza box storage area next to cook line in kitchen . -One flying insect landing on pizza box next to cook line in kitchen . -Two flying insect landing on shelf at drink service area across from kitchen. -Approximately 6 flying insect flying from bags of onion under prep table across from walk-in cooler. Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 23133872

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Stored food not covered. Observed one flying insect landing on pan of sprouts at pizza station. See stop sale. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23133874

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (42-47F - Cold Holding), breaded chicken (48F - Cold Holding), butter (46F - Cold Holding), bolonaise sauce (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23133875

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (42-47F - Cold Holding), breaded chicken (48F - Cold Holding), butter (46F - Cold Holding), bolonaise sauce (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 23133877

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed equipment handle not stored above tomatoes, and eggs at flip top cooler across from cook line. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-46-4

Detail 23133876

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label stuck to clean pans on shelf above three compartment sink. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23133873

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed one flying insect landing on pan of sprouts at pizza station. See stop sale. Warning

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 22754683

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed burgers (44-45F - Cold Holding); avocado egg roll (44-45F - Cold Holding) ; cooked onions (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been in cooler since day prior to inspection. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed burgers (48F - Cold Holding) Admin Complaint

29-49-6

Detail 22754682

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across from pasta station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Still observed. Time Extended

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 22737716

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed burgers (44-45F - Cold Holding); avocado egg roll (44-45F - Cold Holding) ; cooked onions (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been in cooler since day prior to inspection. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 22737713

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed burgers (44-45F - Cold Holding); avocado egg roll (44-45F - Cold Holding) ; cooked onions (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been in cooler since day prior to inspection. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 22737718

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink used to hold sanitizer bucket. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22737720

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed an accumulation of black mold like debris in ice machine.

36-22-4

Detail 22737717

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under cooler at front counter. PIC dried area. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22737715

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed equipment handle not stored above cheese at pasta station. Employee removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22737721

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of mold like debris on roof of reach in cooler at pasta station.

29-49-6

Detail 22737719

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across from pasta station.

08B-12-5

Detail 22737714

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed opened boxes of cookies stored uncovered in walk-in freezer. PIC covered cookies. Corrected On-Site

Feb 21, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 1, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 22476953

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - Front Counter and Dish washing area Observed: -1 flying insect flying over juice dispenser - Approximately 5 flying insects flying off juice serving trays - 1 flying insect landing on serving glass tumblers - 1 flying insect landing on ice scoop handle - 1 flying insect flying over pasta station cooler - 1 flying insect flying over salad station cooler - 1 flying insect flying above three compartment sink next to metal containers - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed three flying insects flying off juice serving trays. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22476952

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top coolers Turkey (38-49F - Cold Holding) pasta station, chicken (41-50F - Cold Holding, second temperature 42F) Pizza station, chicken (38-47F - Cold Holding, second temperature 42F), pizza station Per operator items were out of temp for approximately 30mins. Chicken was stocked above fill line. Employee placed chicken in walk-in cooler to rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed: pasta station: chicken (41-46FF - Cold Holding, Pizza station, chicken (38-45F - Cold Holding Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 22476955

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Triple sink Observed no test strip used for sink and surface sanitizer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Still observed. Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 22476954

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Time Extended

Nov 30, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 22474665

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - Front Counter and Dish washing area Observed: -1 flying insect flying over juice dispenser - Approximately 5 flying insects flying off juice serving trays - 1 flying insect landing on serving glass tumblers - 1 flying insect landing on ice scoop handle - 1 flying insect flying over pasta station cooler - 1 flying insect flying over salad station cooler - 1 flying insect flying above three compartment sink next to metal containers

03A-02-5

Detail 22474658

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top coolers Turkey (38-49F - Cold Holding) pasta station, chicken (41-50F - Cold Holding, second temperature 42F) Pizza station, chicken (38-47F - Cold Holding, second temperature 42F), pizza station Per operator items were out of temp for approximately 30mins. Chicken was stocked above fill line. Employee placed chicken in walk-in cooler to rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 22474661

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Walk-in cooler Observed a tub of sour cream opened a day prior to inspection unlabeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22474664

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Triple sink Observed no test strip used for sink and surface sanitizer.

53B-14-5

Detail 22474659

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.

12B-07-4

Detail 22474660

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table holding service plates Observed opened bottle of employee beverage stored on prep table next to serving plates. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22474662

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Front prep area Observed scoop handle not stored above rice flour. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22474663

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Walk-in cooler

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 22090635

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline prep area- oil in garlic-78-80F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 4.5 hours- see stop sale. At cookline/ pantry station- chopped lettuce 50-52F- cold holding, butter milk 50-52F- cold holding- operator states food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 4.5 hours- see stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: At flip top cooler-At cookline/ pantry station- beef 46-47F, sliced cheese 46-48F, shredded lettuce 50-52F- operator states food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2.5 hours- operator placed ice bags on food to quick chill. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 22088291

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline prep area- oil in garlic-78-80F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 4.5 hours- see stop sale. At cookline/ pantry station- chopped lettuce 50-52F- cold holding, butter milk 50-52F- cold holding- operator states food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 4.5 hours- see stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22088297

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline prep area- oil in garlic-78-80F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 4.5 hours- see stop sale. At cookline/ pantry station- chopped lettuce 50-52F- cold holding, butter milk 50-52F- cold holding- operator states food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 4.5 hours- see stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 22088295

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by clean dough tray cart- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22088296

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by prep area- operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22088292

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser not labeled- operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22088289

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open can of Monster stored over plates- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-07-4

Detail 22088294

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. At pizza station employee with watch on handling food- educated operator employee removed. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22088293

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. At pizza station employe3 preparing food no hair restraint- operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 22088290

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At front counter flip top cooler- in use avocados with stickers still attached- educated operator- employee sent to properly wash avocados. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 21382145

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (59°F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (57°F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (56°F - Cold Holding) tomato bisque soup (57°F - Cold Holding) Ambient temperature of cooler is 67°F. Chef states ambient temperature of cooler started showing 50°F at 11:00am but that all items were temping below 41°F since they take temperatures of food throughout the day. Operator added ice to all items for proper cold-holding. Technician began working on cooler at time of inspection and by the end, the cooler was reading an ambient temperature of 42°F. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21382143

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. #1: Observed handwash sink near dish machine to have sponges and soap inside. Chef removed. #2: observed spray bottle in hand-wash sink at bar. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21382142

Intermediate - No sink and surface cleaner chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/or wiping cloths.

41-17-4

Detail 21382141

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. Chef labeled. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21382140

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

23-24-4

Detail 21382139

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in coolers on cook-line. Chef cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21382146

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and jacket on rack holding paper towels. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21382144

Basic - Working containers of rice flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Mar 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 20964639

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun in front bar area soiled with slime/mold-like growth. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20964646

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink by wait station blocked by wiping cloth bucket and tea filter. Operator removed and stored items appropriately to allow access to sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 20964641

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of hydrogen peroxide cleaner next to backup sham on expo line. Operator labeled appropriately. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20964640

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop salt on stove top line. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20964642

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on cook line.

08B-49-4

Detail 20964644

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee healthy nut products stored above prepared tomatoes, chickpeas, bacon and other food items stored in appetizer/dessert cooler. Operator marked and moved items away and below food items for service. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20964643

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee glasses, phone, car keys stored on shelf above prep table and clean bowls on cook line. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20964645

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of oil used on cook line unlabeled. Operator labeled appropriately. Corrected On-Site

Sep 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 20550700

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed main make line - aioli sauce (roasted tomatoes) (55°F - Cold Holding Overnight); turkey (54°F - Cold Holding Overnight); mozzarella (55°F - Cold Holding Overnight); feta cheese (55°F - Cold Holding Overnight); bleu cheese (54°F - Cold Holding Overnight); goat cheese (52°F - Cold Holding Overnight) per employee and operator confirmation items were moved from walk-in-in cooler to unit yesterday and left in unit overnight and not moved from unit. Last good temperature unknown. See Stop Sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20550696

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed main make line - aioli sauce (roasted tomatoes) (55°F - Cold Holding Overnight); turkey (54°F - Cold Holding Overnight); mozzarella (55°F - Cold Holding Overnight); feta cheese (55°F - Cold Holding Overnight); bleu cheese (54°F - Cold Holding Overnight); goat cheese (52°F - Cold Holding Overnight) per employee and operator confirmation items were moved from walk-in-in cooler to unit yesterday and left in unit overnight and not moved from unit. Last good temperature unknown. See Stop Sale. Also observed main make line - ranch (53°F - Cold Holding); sriracha ranch (49°F - Cold Holding); cream (52°F - Cold Holding); raw steak (54°F - Cold Holding) per employee and operator confirmation all items were moved from walk-in cooler to unit this morning at 11:30 am. Operator had employee remove all items from cool and store in working cooler to cool items. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20550701

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink at wait station blocked by cart, broom and dustpan. Operator removed items and restored access. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20550697

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in rear kitchen area. Operator provided with paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-03-4

Detail 20550698

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipper well with spoon, dipperwell is turned off. Operator turned dipperwell on. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-04-4

Detail 20550699

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth stored under cutting boards on cook line. Operator removed wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-06-4

Detail 20550702

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers and cups stored upright on top shelf of cook line. Operator inverted items. Corrected On-Site Warning