DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CAPONE'S ITALIAN PIZZERIA

3775 HOLLYWOOD BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/13/2025

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of burners soiled with old food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: Next unannounced **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/5/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw mahi fully thawed in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging with a label indicating to remove before thawing. See Stop Sale Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bin of raw beef stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of burners soiled with old food debris Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Instructed operator to manually sanitize wares. Triple sink set up at 400ppm quat. Operator called for service Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw mahi fully thawed in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging with a label indicating to remove before thawing. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/23/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw mahi fully thawed in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. See Stop Sale Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on shelving above prep table in kitchen, shelving in walk in cooler
  • 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in bar area. Operator removed and discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken, raw steak stored above cream in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw mahi fully thawed in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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. 1 provided. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection. Discussed with operator

Inspection Date: 4/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8444350

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed accumulation of dead flies on glue traps in bug zapper.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cheese in flip top cooler.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 1 c02 tank in storage area not secured.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish thawing in vacuum seal packaging at refrigerator drawer. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various food items stored on walk-in cooler and freezer floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on flour container.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several uncovered containers with soups and marinara sauce stored in walk-in cooler.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and eggs stored over raw potatoes in reach in cooler. Operator relocate raw potatoes. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 shell egg stored with cracks in refrigerator. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding) . per operator, both items transfer to refrigerator 3.5 hours before the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on items for quick chill. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
  • 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 no date marked on tomato sauce stored in refrigerator. Per operator, sauce cooked on 03/30/2024.
  • 43-08-4:Intermediate - Unnecessary item in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed a bicycle stored in dry storage area.

Inspection Date: 7/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8341336

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside ice machine an accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin
  • 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor in front of ice machine Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance though out the establishment.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed mahi reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed several employee cell phones on food contact surfaces.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris though out establishment.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of frying oil on floor next to dishwasher. Observed raw ground beef on the walk-in cooler.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plastic soufflé cup in container of salt.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust though out establishment.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employees talking on cellphones than start food preparation without washing hands.
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw chicken than processed to handle cooked pasta.
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee sprinkle seasoning on pizza with bare hands, no heat applied to pizza after seasoning was applied.
  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw next to cooked sausage in same container located in walk-in cooler.
  • 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken over keg of beer in walk-in cooler.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta cheese (57F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (57F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); Fish (55F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (58F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (60F - Cold Holding), pasta (55F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prep today. Per operator in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Observed roasted peppers (55F - Cold Holding) per operator less than two hours . Operator placed in cooler for quick chill.
  • 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 pizza (95F - Hot Holding at room temperature) on speed rack. Discussed time is a public health control with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink opposite ice machine blocked by hand trunk and floor cleaning machine.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing sanitizer toxic substance not labeled.