La Pizzeria, 5632 W Sample Rd, Margate, FL - Pizza inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA PIZZERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5632 W Sample Rd, Margate, FL 33073
License #: 1613520
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Container with sauce
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dish washer
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. True cooler on cookline.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Bean in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tomato sauce in walk in cooler
07/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Onion
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Container with sauce
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Sauce
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Meatball in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food 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. Meatballs found in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta, sauce in walk in cooler
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, reach in coroner # 2.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing in kitchen area.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - 2 Dented cans of Artichoke Hearts present. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey 45° ham 45° chicken 46°
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauce, pasta, lasagna in walk ini cooler
10/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee not minimizing bare hand contact with utensils. LEMONS. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. CALAMARI.
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 85?. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HAM, SALAMI @ 45?. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. SALAMI DATED 5/1/13.
  • Intermediate - Employee trained using a state approved in-house training program not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. NOT PROPERLY DATING RTE/TCS FOODS. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food 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. MEATBALLS. **Repeat Violation**
5/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both public restrooms .
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. In salad prep room. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop on machine top. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Parmesan cheese container in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. All reach in coolers.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Near pizza ovens.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. 3 cans of black olives with labels missing, on storeroom shelf Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Car tire in storeroom.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. CHICKEN PARM.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. LAZAGNA. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. NUMEROUS COOKED FOODS; VIRTUALLY NOTHING DATED. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SAUSAGE. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-24-1 Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. PIZZAS and CALZONES. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS ABOVE COOKED SAUSAGE IN LINE REACH IN COOLER
  • Violation: 24-07-1 Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. MENS.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-02-1 Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. INSURING PROPER APPLICATION OF "TIME IN LIEU OF TEMPERATURE" PLAN.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-02-1 Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. COLD HOLDING OF PONTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-02-1 Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. NOT STORING RAWFOODS SAFELY.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-02-1 Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. NOT PROPERLY DATING READY TO EAT FOODS.
6/28/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. MENS.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. EAST FRONT COUNTER reach in cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 6/1/12.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. SOUTH COOK LINE COOLER. This violation must be corrected by : 6/1/1 .
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. INSURING PROPER APPLICATION OF "TIME IN LIEU OF TEMPERATURE" PLAN.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. COLD HOLDING OF PONTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. NOT STORING RAWFOODS SAFELY.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. NOT PROPERLY DATING READY TO EAT FOODS.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED PASTA.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FLATBREAD SANDWICHES. This violation must be corrected by : 6/1/12.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. GARLIC and OIL MIX. This violation must be corrected by : 6/1/12.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HAM, SALAMI, (DELI MEATS).
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS ABOVE COOKED SAUSAGE IN LINE REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. PIZZAS and CALZONES. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED PIZZAS. This violation must be corrected by : 6/1/12.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. CHICKEN PARM.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. LAZAGNA. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. NUMEROUS COOKED FOODS; VIRTUALLY NOTHING DATED. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SAUSAGE. Repeat Violation.
5/31/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. CHICKEN BASE IN APPROX. 12 " DEEP PLASTIC CONTAINER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. MEATBALLS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. PROVIDED OPERATOR WITH DBPR FORM HR 5030-061.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. SOUP AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN AN APPROX. 12" DEEP PLASTIC CONTAINER.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PIZZA #1.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PIZZA #2.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PIZZA #3.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. BLUE LIQUID.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. ALL PIZZAS. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. LAZAGNA. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. MEATBALLS. Repeat Violation.
10/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall. BY WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical - Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license. CHANGE OF SEATING EVALUATION NOT PROVIDED Repeat Violation. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. TURKEY BREAST.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIFE. Corrected On Site.
4/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. TURKEY BREAST. STOP SALE ISSUED.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK #1. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK #2. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. CHICKEN. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. EGGPLANT. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. VEAL. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. PASTA. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. VARIOUS PIZZAS.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without a written plan. Corrected On Site. HOWEVER, OPERATOR IS NOT FOLLOWING WRITTEN PLAN.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PASTA.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. VARIOUS PIZZAS. OPERATOR NOT FOLLOWING THEIR WRITTEN PLAN. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO AND IN CONTACT WITH VEAL WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. FLOUR. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. INSIDE LID.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license. LICENSED FOR 48 SEATING; OBSERVED 95 SEATS. OBTAIN A CHANGE OF SEATING EVALUATION FORM FROM OUR WEBSITE, COMPLETE AND HAVE IT AVAILABLE AT NEXT UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. INCOMPLETE. Repeat Violation.
11/19/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. TURKEY BREAST.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. SPICY HAM.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. EGGPLANT. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. MEATBALLS.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SAUSAGE.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SLICED DELI MEATS.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without a written plan. PROVIDED OPERATOR WITH DBPR FORM HR 5022-090.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED PIZZAS.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW SHRIMP NEXT TO & IN CONTACT WITH SOUP IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW CHICKEN & CALAMARI IN REACH IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. BLUE CHEESE.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. WAIT STATION.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. ALL.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. Repeat Violation.
3/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. GARLIC & OIL MIX MADE ON SITE.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. INCOMPLETE.. DRIVERS & OTHER EMPLOYEES. This violation must be corrected by : 11/21/09.
12/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SOUPS IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. GARLIC & OIL MIX MADE ON SITE.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. ONIONS IN KITCHEN. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. PARM CHEESE IN WIC.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. HOT WATER AT HAND SINK.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 11/21/09.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. INCOMPLETE.. DRIVERS & OTHER EMPLOYEES. This violation must be corrected by : 11/21/09.
9/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/8/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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