Tamarac, Broward County

FERRO PIZZA

8146 N UNIVERSITY DR, Tamarac, FL 33321

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
2 High Priority
Jan 18, 2024
City
Tamarac
County
Broward
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
6

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 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

50-17-3

Detail 22573867

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 22573868

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In bottom door of Traulsen reach in freezer, tray of non commercially wrapped raw veal above open case and packs of clams. Employee rearranged for proper separation. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22573861

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin printed and posted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22573859

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by dish machine. Employee replaced paper paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22573863

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle at front counter near espresso machine and by half wall in dining room. Employee labeled both as cleaners. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22573869

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in container of croutons at salad station. Employee removed cup. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-05-4

Detail 22573862

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean hotel pans at salad station not inverted on shelf. Employee inverted all. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-13-5

Detail 22573860

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Wash sink set up in middle sink of three instead of in first sink. Employee drained sink to reset properly. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22573865

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, trays with ground beef tubes and breaded chicken on floor. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22573870

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damaged by triple sink. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22573864

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of utensils in standing water at sauté station. Employee dumped water and replaced with clean utensils in dry container. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22573866

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Bulletin printed and provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22573858

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil at sauté station not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning

Feb 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 19Total: 27

14-86-1

Detail 21811607

High Priority - Observe Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container with lettuce to absorb moisture

14-15-4

Detail 21811609

High Priority - Observed Nonfood-grade containers previously used sanitizer buckets and detergent buckets for food storage - direct contact with food.

08A-05-6

Detail 21811612

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked pasta in standing reach in cooler

41-15-5

Detail 21811616

High Priority - Wiping cloth chlorine solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed over 200 ppstored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.

11-27-4

Detail 21811619

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

16-37-1

Detail 21811621

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

22-31-4

Detail 21811598

Intermediate - Observed Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment walk in shelves with mold like substance

41-17-4

Detail 21811604

Intermediate - Observed Spray bottle containing degreaser substance not labeled.

22-20-5

Detail 21811618

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

23-24-4

Detail 21811608

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets of pizza reach in coolers

36-37-5

Detail 21811622

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

36-36-4

Detail 21811613

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.

36-32-5

Detail 21811617

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

24-27-4

Detail 21811606

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.

12B-07-4

Detail 21811610

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-02-4

Detail 21811624

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.

13-03-4

Detail 21811611

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

35B-01-4

Detail 21811614

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

14-69-4

Detail 21811599

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer throughout establishment.

10-17-4

Detail 21811615

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

51-13-4

Detail 21811605

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

21-04-4

Detail 21811600

Basic - Observed In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at cook line.

22-16-4

Detail 21811602

Basic - Observed Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at pizza station.

02D-01-5

Detail 21811623

Basic - Observed Working containers of wine removed from original container not identified by common name.

08B-54-4

Detail 21811620

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash next to hand washing sink located in kitchen area

14-17-4

Detail 21811603

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

42-01-4

Detail 21811601

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 17Total: 24

22-41-4

Detail 21582332

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0 ppm. Discontinue use and set up 3 compartment sink.

41-15-5

Detail 21582329

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizing solution at pizza prep station exceeding 400ppm. Operator corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21582325

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. Observed commercially processed bacon, ricotta cheeses, salami, anchovies, all opened on 11/17 not date marked .

22-31-4

Detail 21582313

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed walk in shelves with pitted rust and old food debts on shelves.

02C-04-5

Detail 21582320

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed lasagna, cooked shrimp, made Monday 14th in standing traulsen freezer not dated marked.

02C-02-5

Detail 21582334

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meat sauce made on Wednesday 16th, marinara sauce, chicken broth , pasta Fagoli soup, egg plant cooked chicken, spinach, snapper made on 11/17 th with no date marking. Observed lasagna, cooked sausage, cooked chicken egg plant, all cooked from Monday 14th - thru Thursday 17th per operator stored in reach in cooler not date marked. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21582335

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle used to clean tables.and degreaser bottle at cook line and dish ware not labeled. Operator labeled bottle windex. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21582318

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice cream freezer and lids located at front counter.

36-37-5

Detail 21582319

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

24-27-4

Detail 21582324

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.

40-06-5

Detail 21582330

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee glasses and employee beverage Coca Cola can on shelf with utensils stored to make pizza. Operator removed and stored in employee container.

35B-01-4

Detail 21582315

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

10-17-4

Detail 21582321

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between pipes on wall running to light outlet at the cooks line. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 21582333

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

31B-04-4

Detail 21582326

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign located at sink at cook line.

14-69-4

Detail 21582331

Basic - Observed Ice buildup in reach-in ice cream freezer located at front counter.

02D-01-5

Detail 21582328

Basic - Observed Working containers of sugar at front counter removed from original container not identified by common name and wine at the cook line. Operator labeled products Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 21582312

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed lettuce not washed prior to preparation.

22-16-4

Detail 21582314

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of dough reach in cooler with with old food debris and build up.

25-06-4

Detail 21582316

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers stored on clean sanitized plates not inverted.

29-49-6

Detail 21582327

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in coolers at pizza station.

08B-12-5

Detail 21582323

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream left over night in reach in freezer located at front counter.

42-01-4

Detail 21582317

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-12-4

Detail 21582322

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution at server line.

Feb 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-16-4

Detail 20839335

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves and gaskets have accumulation of soil residues throughout establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-05: Observed same. Time Extended

Feb 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

03D-02-5

Detail 20837700

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler: 10 gallon tomato sauce (59F); 5 gallon marinara (61F); 5 gallon meat sauce (62F) 5 gallon chicken soup 45F all food was prepared on 2-3-2022. Reach in cooler behind pizza station: 60lbs shredded cheese (47-53F)overnight cooling ; 2 qts soup (48F); 1 qts meat sauce (45F) all food was prepared on 2-3-2022 and put in cooler. All Food in both coolers have been cooling overnight, not prepped or portioned today. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 20837706

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live came from under the reach in cooler. Cook killed and sanitized area. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 20837704

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler: 10 gallon tomato sauce (59F); 5 gallon marinara (61F); 5 gallon meat sauce (62F) 5 gallon chicken soup 45F all food was prepared on 2-3-2022. Reach in cooler behind pizza station: 60lbs shredded cheese (47-53F)overnight cooling ; 2 qts soup (48F); 1 qts meat sauce (45F) all food was prepared on 2-3-2022 and put in cooler. All Food in both coolers have been cooling overnight, not prepped or portioned today. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20837703

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara sauce (131F); soup (77F); meatball (130F) per manager food was reheated on stove and put on hot holding unit at 10:45am. Advise to reheat above 165F. Cook moved food to stove to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20837702

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice. Dishwasher removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 20837701

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead in dry storage room One dead in room where reach in freezer are stored. One dead in between the cracks of wall near stove. Employee removed all dead roaches. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

31B-04-4

Detail 20837699

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near cook line. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20837705

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves and gaskets have accumulation of soil residues throughout establishment. Warning

Sep 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

24-05-4

Detail 20536509

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Kitchen prep area shelf over the microwave. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site

08B-04-4

Detail 20536507

Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Operator placed a lid for protection. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20536508

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt. Corrected On-Site