CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
Sawgrass Mills Circle
Sunrise, Florida, 33323
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/8/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects landing on pizza boxes across from cook line. PIC killed flies and discarded boxes. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed two flying insects flying from single service containers on metal table across from cook line. PIC killed flies and discarded containers. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2025 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean pans at dishwashing area. PIC removed labels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed in low boy cooler at pasta station cooked noodles (76F at 12:52- Cooling since 10:15). Items did not make it below 70F with 2 hours. See stop sale. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects landing on pizza boxes across from cook line. PIC killed flies and discarded boxes. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at pasta station, shredded cheese stored with raw steak flip top cooler. PIC discarded cheese. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed in low boy cooler at pasta station cooked noodles (76F at 12:52- Cooling since 10:15). Items did not make it below 70F with 2 hours. See stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - in flip top cooler at pasta station, cooked beef (42-47F - Cold Holding), raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding), shredded cheese (41-48F - Cold Holding) - low boy cooler at pasta station pasta (43-45F - Cold Holding) - at pizza station pork sausage (42-45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Items placed in low boy and ice bags added to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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 in low boy cooler across from cook line, chicken dumplings cooked 1/2/25 not date marked. Employee date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2025 revealed 7 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/10/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 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 equipment handle not stored above tomatoes, and eggs at flip top cooler across from cook line. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label stuck to clean pans on shelf above three compartment sink. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed one flying insect landing on pan of sprouts at pizza station. See stop sale. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: -One flying insect landing on sprouts at pizza station -One flying insect landing on side of flip top cooler at pizza station -Approximately 2 flying insects landing on shelf at pizza box storage area next to cook line in kitchen . -One flying insect landing on pizza box next to cook line in kitchen . -Two flying insect landing on shelf at drink service area across from kitchen. -Approximately 6 flying insect flying from bags of onion under prep table across from walk-in cooler. Admin Complaint
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Stored food not covered. Observed one flying insect landing on pan of sprouts at pizza station. See stop sale. 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. Observed corn (42-47F - Cold Holding), breaded chicken (48F - Cold Holding), butter (46F - Cold Holding), bolonaise sauce (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (42-47F - Cold Holding), breaded chicken (48F - Cold Holding), butter (46F - Cold Holding), bolonaise sauce (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/10/2024 revealed 7 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across from pasta station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed burgers (44-45F - Cold Holding); avocado egg roll (44-45F - Cold Holding) ; cooked onions (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been in cooler since day prior to inspection. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed burgers (48F - Cold Holding) Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/21/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed an accumulation of black mold like debris in ice machine.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under cooler at front counter. PIC dried area. Corrected On-Site
- 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 equipment handle not stored above cheese at pasta station. Employee removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of mold like debris on roof of reach in cooler at pasta station.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across from pasta station.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed opened boxes of cookies stored uncovered in walk-in freezer. PIC covered cookies. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed burgers (44-45F - Cold Holding); avocado egg roll (44-45F - Cold Holding) ; cooked onions (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been in cooler since day prior to inspection. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed burgers (44-45F - Cold Holding); avocado egg roll (44-45F - Cold Holding) ; cooked onions (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been in cooler since day prior to inspection. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink used to hold sanitizer bucket. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/1/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - Front Counter and Dish washing area Observed: -1 flying insect flying over juice dispenser - Approximately 5 flying insects flying off juice serving trays - 1 flying insect landing on serving glass tumblers - 1 flying insect landing on ice scoop handle - 1 flying insect flying over pasta station cooler - 1 flying insect flying over salad station cooler - 1 flying insect flying above three compartment sink next to metal containers - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed three flying insects flying off juice serving trays. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top coolers Turkey (38-49F - Cold Holding) pasta station, chicken (41-50F - Cold Holding, second temperature 42F) Pizza station, chicken (38-47F - Cold Holding, second temperature 42F), pizza station Per operator items were out of temp for approximately 30mins. Chicken was stocked above fill line. Employee placed chicken in walk-in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed: pasta station: chicken (41-46FF - Cold Holding, Pizza station, chicken (38-45F - Cold Holding Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Triple sink Observed no test strip used for sink and surface sanitizer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/30/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table holding service plates Observed opened bottle of employee beverage stored on prep table next to serving plates. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Front prep area Observed scoop handle not stored above rice flour. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Walk-in cooler
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - Front Counter and Dish washing area Observed: -1 flying insect flying over juice dispenser - Approximately 5 flying insects flying off juice serving trays - 1 flying insect landing on serving glass tumblers - 1 flying insect landing on ice scoop handle - 1 flying insect flying over pasta station cooler - 1 flying insect flying over salad station cooler - 1 flying insect flying above three compartment sink next to metal containers
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top coolers Turkey (38-49F - Cold Holding) pasta station, chicken (41-50F - Cold Holding, second temperature 42F) Pizza station, chicken (38-47F - Cold Holding, second temperature 42F), pizza station Per operator items were out of temp for approximately 30mins. Chicken was stocked above fill line. Employee placed chicken in walk-in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Walk-in cooler Observed a tub of sour cream opened a day prior to inspection unlabeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Triple sink Observed no test strip used for sink and surface sanitizer.
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/30/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).