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STELLA'S PIZZERIA

Based on 6 health inspections, STELLA'S PIZZERIA in BOCA RATON has earned a 3.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

19585 SR 7 STE M

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10930884

  • 09-04-5:Basic - Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Copy was emailed
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in restroom
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in kitchen has no paper towels .
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in kitchen has no soap
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Copy was emailed
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals in kitchen have no labels

Inspection Date: 3/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10729936

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Flip top cooler has buildup of food residue on door handles Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On prep line, employee keys stored in bowls used to serve customers. Operator removed keys and moved dish to wash, rinse and sanitize **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. On walk in cooler, homemade marinara sauce stored on floor.

Inspection Date: 11/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8777384

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On the walk in cooler door handles
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler, tomato sauce is stored on the floor.

Inspection Date: 3/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8603228

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8602070

  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Main kitchen shelves at pizza station- observed shelves rusted and soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: One shelf still has rust **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with form. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Printed not signed **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8375917

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine in dining area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed pots and containers of tomato sauce being stored on the floor.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Main kitchen- observed ice buildup in reach in freezer.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Main kitchen pizza station- observed shelves on wall with dust.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Main kitchen shelves at pizza station- observed shelves rusted and soiled.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.12/01/2023 Warning
  • 11-27-4: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. Provided operator with procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with form. **Corrective Action Taken**