Beachfront Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
67
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Beachfront Pizza, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 11, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “no written procedures available for use”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Beachfront Pizza's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. At front counter, pizza stored at front not protected from contamination. No guard or overhead protection .
08B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Employee can not locate written plan for pizza.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not posted. Old license posted.
50-09-4
67
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed 4 pizzas without time mark - as per operator items held for approximately 1 hour - operator placed proper time marks. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed 3 pizzas sitting at room temperature on top of flip top cooler without time mark. As per operator items held without time mark for approximately 15 minutes. **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Same **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at front. Observed at handwashing sink at rear. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Same **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 1 employee on duty without any proof of training. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Same no proof of training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at rear. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Same **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top at front out of service. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Same **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler - bucket of pepperoni stored directly on the floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Same **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
52
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed 4 pizzas without time mark - as per operator items held for approximately 1 hour - operator placed proper time marks. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table - hot dog (131F - Hot Holding) As per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour - operator raised table's temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed owner walk into establishment, put gloves and proceeded to manipulate food without proper handwashing.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at front. Observed at handwashing sink at rear.
31B-02-4
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. Observed 1 employee on duty without any proof of training.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at rear.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler - bucket of pepperoni stored directly on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top at front out of service.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaged in food manipulation.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch and bracelet while engaged in food preparation.
13-07-4
35
Apr 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Jun 8, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
78
Apr 25, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on walk-in cooler door.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed sausage cold held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in flip top cooler. Advice operator to place ice pack on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink used to stored utensils.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on marinara sauce stored in walk-in cooler. Sauce was made on 04/24/2023.
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed a uncovered container with cut vegetables stored in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
37
Jan 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beachfront Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beachfront Pizza on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beachfront Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “no written procedures available for use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Beachfront Pizza.
How does Beachfront Pizza compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Beachfront Pizza most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Beachfront Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Beachfront Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Beachfront Pizza 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 Beachfront Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beachfront Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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