STEVE'S PIZZA

Name: STEVE'S PIZZA
Address: 5866 S FLAMINGO RD, COOPER CITY, FL, 33330, US
Rating: 12.5

5866 S FLAMINGO RD, COOPER CITY, FL 33330

License #1619329

🍕 Pizza/Italian ℹ️

12.5 Grade F / 100

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October 20, 2026 · 16 findings · 4 critical

Routine - Food

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STEVE'S PIZZA in COOPER CITY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 12.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 78 total violations — 20 critical, 16 major, 42 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on counter next to pizza oven fresh garlic and oil (80F - Cold Holding) per operator did not know how long item held out of temperature. Observed in lower flip top cooler cooked meatballs (44-45F - Cold Holding) per operator removed from reach in freezer and held in unit overnight. See stop sale
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.dispense bread crumbs.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket and steel wool pads stored inside the hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket and steel wool pads stored inside the hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer multiple containers of food not covered.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed at time mark for pizza slices 11:00am 3:00 pm. At 3:07pm margarita pizza, cheese pizza still being served
[03F-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed at time mark for pizza slices 11:00am 3:00 pm. At 3:07pm margarita pizza, cheese pizza still being served
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle and gatorade in reach in freezer.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to pizza station
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on counter next to pizza oven fresh garlic and oil (80F - Cold Holding) per operator did not know how long item held out of temperature. Observed in lower flip top cooler cooked meatballs (44-45F - Cold Holding) per operator removed from reach in freezer and held in unit overnight.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed coffee cup stored on prepping table in kitchen. Operator removed item.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen, dishwasher area, prepping area and in walk in cooler.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed at rear of establishment - plastic soda bottles and plastic bottled water stored directly on the floor. Operator stored properly.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in chest freezer.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drinks stored in cooler next to grill. Operator removed item.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler at pizza station - sliced meatballs (46F - Cold Holding); sliced sausage (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator stored items in working cooler. Observed on counter next to pizza over - garlic oil (68F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes, operator forgot to put item back in cooler. Employee stored in working cooler. Observed at flip top cooler next to grill - meatballs (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (49F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (49F - Cold Holding); black olives (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature overnight. Items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink next to triple sink used for storing. Evident by bucket and sponge in sink. Employee removed and stored correctly.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach without common name. Operator provided proper name label.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed coffee cup stored on prepping table in kitchen. Operator removed item.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen, dishwasher area, prepping area and in walk in cooler.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed at rear of establishment - plastic soda bottles and plastic bottled water stored directly on the floor. Operator stored properly.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in chest freezer.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drinks stored in cooler next to grill. Operator removed item.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment.
[22-42-4] Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink at 10ppm. Operator added more chlorine. 100ppm
[01B-02-5] 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 at flip top cooler next to grill - meatballs (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (49F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (49F - Cold Holding); black olives (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature overnight. Items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler at pizza station - sliced meatballs (46F - Cold Holding); sliced sausage (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator stored items in working cooler. Observed on counter next to pizza over - garlic oil (68F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes, operator forgot to put item back in cooler. Employee stored in working cooler. Observed at flip top cooler next to grill - meatballs (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (49F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (49F - Cold Holding); black olives (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature overnight. Items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale.
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed on counter top - pizza by the slice without time mark. Employee provided proper time mark.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed fireworks stored on shelf at dough station. Operator removed items.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink next to triple sink blocked by bucket and soiled dishes. Employee removed items
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink next to triple sink used for storing. Evident by bucket and sponge in sink. Employee removed and stored correctly.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sugar container.
[36-73-4] Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout establishment. Repeat Violation Warning Reference: 6-501.12(A) FC: (A) Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
[22-02-4] Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough mixer
[31A-11-4] Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Handwashing sink next to pizza station used for storing purpose. Operator removed items.
[14-69-4] Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at large chest freezer at rear of establishment.
[22-12-5] Observed: Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
[03F-10-5] Observed: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operating without written plan. Provided operator with time control form.
[50-17-3] Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operating with expired license Dec 1, 2024 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint Reference: 509.241(1)FS and 61C-1.002(6) FAC: 509.241(1) LICENSES; ANNUAL RENEWALS. Each public lodging establishment and public food service establishment shall obtain a license from the division. 61C-1.002(6) Renewal - The licensee is responsible for renewing the license prior to the expiration date. Any public lodging establishment or public food service establishment operating on an expired license is deemed to be operating without a license, and subject to the penalties provided by law.
[41-21-4] Observed: Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturers label. Observed sprayer without label. Operator could not determined the type of chemical in it .
[40-05-4] Observed: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Raid spray stored under microwave in front of triple sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint Reference: 7-202.12 (1) and (2) FC: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be: (A) Used according to: (1) Law and this Code, (2) Manufacturers use directions included in labeling, and, for a pesticide, manufacturers label instructions that state that use is allowed in a food establishment.
[3A-02-5] Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on preparing table purposely kept at room temperature - container of fresh garlic in oil (65F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator place item in cooler.
[03F-02-5] Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed cheese pizza sitting on prep table at front without time mark. As per operator item held for approximately 45 minutes. Operator provided proper time mark. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint Reference: 3-501.19(B)(2) and (4) and C(3) and (5) FC: (B) If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours: (2) The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control; (4) The food in unmarked containers or packages, or marked to exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded. (C) If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 6 hours: (3) The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate: (a) The time when the food is removed from 41F or less cold holding temperature control, and (b) The time that is 6 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from cold holding temperature control; (5) The food in unmarked containers or packages, or marked with a time that exceeds the 6-hour limit shall be discarded.
[29-42-4] Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink.operator removed splitter.
[36-27-5] Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to mop sink soiled.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -under shelf, next to stove -under shelf , in front of dough mixer machine -several shelves inside walk in cooler -under shelf storage of cleaning pots and pans, left side of fryer station
[24-06-4] Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cleaning containers on soiled rack, above trip,e sink
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back entrance door -broken- right side lower frame. -missing rubber protection lower front of door
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floor under cooking equipment, along the cook line
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Drain under hand wash sink- Next to triple sink, soiled with black like substance -mop sink- soiled
[12A-11-4] Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employees used bathroom, placed a pizza on oven, without washing hands
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2023.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Under shelf rack of microwave, spray of Hot Shot chemical. Employee removed
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cheese pizza,per employee made half hour ago, time label placed..
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry canisters, soiled with grease - Dough mixer machine inside bowl and mixer head.