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BIG LOUIE'S PIZZERIA ON SISTRUNK

Based on 9 health inspections, BIG LOUIE'S PIZZERIA ON SISTRUNK in FORT LAUDERDALE has earned a 3.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1712 NW 6 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13488562

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright freezer observed at 27°F
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk in cold holding unit.
  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler external thermometer stuck reading at 38°F. Actual temperatures observed in walk in at 41° and 42°F..

Inspection Date: 7/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13457844

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13456796

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler in disrepair. Observed 45F. Operator to transfer to working coolers until repaired to 41F or lower. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13455538

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler in disrepair. Observed 45F. Operator to transfer to working coolers until repaired to 41F or lower. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves by soda /pizza station. Operator removed from cleaned and sanitized all shelves. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in restroom, take out bowls, cups, napkins, bags, etc. NEVER allowed to be stored in restrooms.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup on can opener Operator soaking to remove debris on opener. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked/chilled chicken wings, pastas, (per operator) all prepared 24+ hours prior.

Inspection Date: 12/13/2024

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris and carbon on sauté burner station.
  • 23-02-4:High Priority - Floor fans not maintained/cleaned as required. Observed buildup of grease and dust on floor fans.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: 1. buildup of food debris on can opener. 2. Buildup of flour on mixers dough hook. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Obstructed with grill scraper. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at only handwash sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator, pizza sauce, pastas, cooked chicken wings, sauté onions, all made 24-36 hours ago. No date marks. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/27/2024

  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored on floor.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn ointment stored above food preparation area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Dough hook on mixer, not in use. Covered with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front kitchen. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings in walk in cooler, per operator made more than 24 hours, no date marks. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8470356

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on Pizza make table.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen prep table legs with grease buildup.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of take out box's stored on the floor. Operator removed to storage area. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Wall tiles missing and/or in disrepair by back door.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed: 1. dough hook and mixer, soiled and not currently in use. 2. Can opener soiled with buildup.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator, lasagna and cooked wings more than 24 hours with no date mark.

Inspection Date: 8/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8470050

  • 36-64-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in prep areas of the establishment - by back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-12: Basic - Objectionable odors in prep areas of the establishment - by salad prep. **Time Extended**
  • 29-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining handwash sink at cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-12: Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining handwash sink at cookline. Warning **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer by back door. Can opener blade on prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-12: Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on prep table. Warning **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362199

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelving in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Front counter shelving at pizza station visibly soiled. 2. Top of pizza oven visibly soiled. 3. Cookline hand sink visibly soiled. Warning
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in prep areas of the establishment - by back door. Warning
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining handwash sink at cookline. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 4 small flying insects in prep area by back door. Flying insects landed on wall by back door, grease trap and wet mop. Approximately 2 small flying insects in lobby area by customer seating. Operator exterminated flying insects and cleaned the areas. Warning
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Pizza Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish and raw shrimp stored over ready to eat tiramisu in front counter freezer. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat lasagna in reach in freezer. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - ham (50-52F); cheese (50-52F); marinara (50-52F); mozzarella (50-52F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. Operator moved items to freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer by back door. Can opener blade on prep table. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowls stored in cookline hand sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Pizza by the slice. Provided Time as a Public Health Control form to operator and operator filled out during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator's thermometer, dead batteries. Warning