FARANDULA PIZZA AND RESTAURANT
4040 W WATERS AVE STE 108
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/9/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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. 6 packages of raw salmon thawed in reduced oxygen packaging in front line Reach in cooler. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Baked pizza crust stored in shopping bread. Stored in Walk in cooler and next to pizza oven. 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 chicken stored over raw steak in Reach in freezer. Operator relocated chicken during time of inspection. Raw chicken stored with raw steak and raw salmon on front line Reach in cooler. Operator relocated all items during time of inspection. Discussed with operator. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 packages of raw salmon thawed in reduced oxygen packaging in front line Reach in cooler. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Insecticide stored on kitchen prep tab adjacent to three compartment sink. Operator relocated insecticide during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pizza pans stored inside Employee handwash sink adjacent to pizza ovens. Employee removed pans during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees hired over 60 days without proof of training. Warning
- 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. No date marking for cooked shrimp and cooked lobster meat in kitchen Reach in cooler. Lasagna, sliced ham, shredded mozzarella, cooked pasta in Walk in cooler not date marked. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2025 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink/black mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil jugs stored on floor next to flat top grill in kitchen at time of inspection
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed commercial glass cleaner stored in food sale window next to salad oil. Operator moved cleaner to during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two packs of tilapia in hand wash sink at back of kitchen at time of inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Racks of pita bread sitting directly on floor in front of hand washing sink.
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Pita bread stored in front of hand washing sink has splash from hand washing sink landing on top of pita bread. Manager removed pita bread. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on floor across from grill in kitchen area.
- 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. Can of cheese sauce opened longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink has pita bread stored in front of it. Manager removed pita bread from in front of hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet ontop of rice maker phone and ear buds on reach in freezer operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Full red tomato can 2 cans
- 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. Tested at 0 ppm retested to 50 ppm sanitizer needed to be primed Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.provided by print out operator signed and multiple employees signed. Next unannounced inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2023 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).