Amici's Pizza Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Amici's Pizza Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Coconut Creek average 78, so Amici's Pizza Cafe trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Pan of Frozen chicken on the floor in walk in cooler. Employee picked up chicken **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
86
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of food on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Manager picked up the food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives moved washed and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
82
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizza by the slice in display window has no time marking. Operator states pizzas were made 1 hour ago, operator time marked items **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at pizza line cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
78
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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 cutting tomatoes for salads with bare hands, discussed with operator. Employee washed hands and put on gloves **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-22 Operator renewed at time of inspection Confirmation #226043208 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salad line: fresh mozzarella (58°F - Cold Holding) being held on top of pans at salad line. Operator states item has been out for approximately 2.5 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. pasta fagioli soup 2:20 (99°F - Cooling); soup 2:50 (97°F - Cooling). Item is in a heated cooling process. Item being cooled at room temperature using chill stick that is not frozen. Operator moved item to walk in freezer. Discussed cooling with operator. Provided cooling hand out **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at drink station soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow substance at salad line not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bin of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at pizza line flip top
14-36-5
43
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurants license expired on 12/01/2021. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -Observed lasagna stored in walk-in cooler has no date marked.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles with cleaning chemicals. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water bottle stored of food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed a uncovered container with marinara sauce stored in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amici's Pizza Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amici's Pizza Cafe on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amici's Pizza Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Amici's Pizza Cafe.
How does Amici's Pizza Cafe compare to other restaurants in Coconut Creek?
Amici's Pizza Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Coconut Creek average of 78.
Has Amici's Pizza Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Amici's Pizza Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Amici's Pizza Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Amici's Pizza Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amici's Pizza Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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