FERRO PIZZERIA
8146 North University Drive
Florida, 33321
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/19/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing above cookline
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Rags under cutting boards. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In single door cooler, open can of Schweppes in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at cook line not properly inverted. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Used wet rags on cutting boards.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Garbage bag used to hold garlic rolls
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In 2 door freezer, raw ground beef over cooked chicken wings. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue and pink substance. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/21/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by triple sink
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in direct contact with surface above 2 door reach in ATOSA freezer Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot well; chicken and orzo soup (127F - Hot Holding); minestrone soup (127F). Observed hot well turned on a low setting. Per operator in unit less than 2hrs. Operator made to reheat to 165F and hot hold properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 1) cooked lasagna (45F at 1145am to 45F at 1205pm - Heated cooling since 0800am). In unit completely covered with aluminum foil and plastic wrap. Operator removed cover so it can cool properly **Corrective Action Taken**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with a clear liquid left unlabeled operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/21/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of utensils in standing water by cook line. Employee dumped water and replaced utensils. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Fresh garlic in oil, butter, and parmesan cheese on prep table next to kitchen handsink potentially could be contaminated by splash.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Traulsen reach in freezer, tray of wrapped raw breaded veal above containers of frozen mozzarella and artificial crab meat. Employee moved veal to bottom of cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle on half wall by dining room entrance. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).