Angelo Elia Pizza Bar Tapas

4215 N Federal Hwy, Oakland Park, FL 33308
Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Angelo Elia Pizza Bar Tapas, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 28, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Angelo Elia Pizza Bar Tapas scores about where you'd expect for a Oakland Park restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Pizza station hand wash in water 82F
27-16-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -ware washing storage shelf;several containers with old stickers.
16-46-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -ware washing station; several containers not inverted to air dry
24-08-4
82
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shrimp stored over cheese. Chef moved shrimp below cheese **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar handwashing sink used to dump ice.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At bar, employee phone and drink stored in prep area. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In storage area, cup used to dispense sugar
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On cook line and at bar, squeeze bottles not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left flip top - raw pork (46-47F); raw shrimp (46-47F); cooked sausage (46-47F); cooked pasta (46-47F). Per operator items were placed in unit less than 4 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed lower doors not closing tightly. Operator moved items to freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters stored over ready to eat cooked eggplant in walk in cooler. Front counter - prep flip top - raw beef carpaccio store over ready to eat sauces. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean/sanitized dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Expo hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Beef carpaccio. Reviewed menu updating with operator. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Expo hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employee filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left flip top - raw pork (46-47F); raw shrimp (46-47F); cooked sausage (46-47F); cooked pasta (46-47F). Per operator items were placed in unit less than 4 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed lower doors not closing tightly. Operator moved items to freezer to quick chill. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop in visibly soiled ice scoop holder. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Expo hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
30
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
90
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Employee touched whole pizza pie - took food out of the oven and placed in to go box; operator educated employee; employee washed hands and used spatula **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lasagna (44-45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today Food out of temperature for 30 minutes; cooler left opened Food moved to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Ice being dumped in handwash sink at servers area and strainer with lemons in handwash sink at the bar. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container- handle in flour container at cook line Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name- flour container at cook line Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken containers on the floor in walk-in cooler; Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Angelo Elia Pizza Bar Tapas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Angelo Elia Pizza Bar Tapas on file is from Oct 28, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Angelo Elia Pizza Bar Tapas?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Angelo Elia Pizza Bar Tapas.

How does Angelo Elia Pizza Bar Tapas compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?

Angelo Elia Pizza Bar Tapas most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Oakland Park average of 85.

Has Angelo Elia Pizza Bar Tapas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Angelo Elia Pizza Bar Tapas have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Angelo Elia Pizza Bar Tapas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Angelo Elia Pizza Bar Tapas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Angelo Elia Pizza Bar Tapas is inspected around three times per year on average.