ANTONIO’S PIZZA
Based on 7 health inspections, ANTONIO’S PIZZA in HOLLYWOOD has earned a 2.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
4551 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, Florida, 33021
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/22/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13499982
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 8/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10870612
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items stored on floor in walk in cooler Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer buckets tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator remade and retested at 100ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees handle spray hose in ware washing area without removing gloves and washing hands before engaging in food preparation. Discussed with employees/operator. Employees removed gloves and washed hands Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bags in reach in freezer next to ware washing area. Cooked rolls stored in can liner Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw calamari stored above unwashed peppers in walk in cooler. Operated reorganized Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw veal stored above cooked lasagna in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not in original packaging stored above raw fish/vegetables in reach in freezer next to ware washing area. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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. pizza line: ham (48F); cooked sausage (49F); cooked beef (49F); fresh mozzarella (47F); shredded cheese (51F); cooked eggplant (54F); cooked meatballs (52F); ricotta cheese (49F); ricotta cheese (51F); cut tomatoes (52F). Per operator items being held in unit overnight. Monitored unit with no changes in temperature. Items not prepared or portioned today. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza line: ham (48F); cooked sausage (49F); cooked beef (49F); fresh mozzarella (47F); shredded cheese (51F); cooked eggplant (54F); cooked meatballs (52F); ricotta cheese (49F); ricotta cheese (51F); cut tomatoes (52F). Per operator items being held in unit overnight. Monitored unit with no changes in temperature. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener/ blade soiled. Operator moved to ware washing area **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to rinse wiping cloth. Discussed with employee/operator. Observed separate employee wash lettuce in hand wash sink. Discussed with employee/operator Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/CFM arrive at time of inspection Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 4/16/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10819702
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 4/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10743123
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead Roaches in dry storage area in kitchen. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, dirt, slime or dust. Hood Soiled Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of bread crumbs removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee went outside, returned to work area and started working with cooked ready to eat food and handled a clean plate without removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked Meatballs and cooked sausage stored in direct contact with plastic bag in lowboy reach in cooler across from prep table next to office Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of raw shell eggs stored above containers of sauces and dressings in walk in cooler. Employee inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 1 live roach on floor in dry storage area. 2) 2 live roaches on wall in dishwashing area. 3) 1 live roach on wall behind dishwashing machine in kitchen. 4) 1 live roach on floor next to White Single Door reach in freezer in kitchen. 5) 1 live roach on floor next to coffee station at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed during inspection. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza Station- ; Shredded Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Marinara Sauce (48F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours from walk in cooler. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed lid remained opened in front of hot oven. Manager add ice to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 12/13/2024
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line flip tops
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in poor repair at 3 door low top at wait station
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked beef, cooked sausage stored in direct contact with plastic handle to go bags, operator moved to food grade containers Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, operator moved to ware washing area **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 6/5/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8640864
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Bag of carrots and several containers stored on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on hairnets during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Prep area True lowboy's door is broken.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in white freezer next to prep area.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap after handling raw chicken. Employee then proceeded to reach out for a clean plate to serve cooked pasta to a customer. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee removed gloves, washed hands correctly and changed the plate. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked Meatballs stored in plastic bag in lowboy reach in cooler across from prep table next to office. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 3/26/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8390941
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinking water stored on top shelf in reach in freezer not identified or segregated from restaurant foods. Operator discussed at will. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed breadcrumbs removed from the original container not identified by common name.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw octopus and ribs stored over container with cucumbers in walk in cooler.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over marinara sauce in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken cold held in flip top cooler at 46F. Per operator, chicken transfer from walk-in cooler to flip top cooler 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on chicken for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (129F - Hot Holding); sausage (131F - Hot Holding) per open, both items placed at cookline 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat items to 177-180F. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area.
- 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 containers with marinara sauces stored in walk in cooler not date marked. Per operator, sauces was made on 03/24/2024.