Big Louies Pizzeria Cypress Creek
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
35
Score
Inspectors have visited Big Louies Pizzeria Cypress Creek 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around 11 violations to closer to 18 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Big Louies Pizzeria Cypress Creek trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
16
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken strips stored over cooked sausage in reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Sir Lawrence reach in freezer. Make table, reach in cooler
23-24-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on December 1 2024
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored next to to go items on shelf above flip top cooler
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind cook line build and underneath three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing on cook line
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on the floor in storage area **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on cart handle
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Though out kitchen.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Unisex bathroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed tops of salt and sugar containers soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor at pizza station
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed tops on cook line build up of grease. Observed mold like substance on wall by three compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food (Flour)removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
35
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect landing on trash container. Operator killed
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw hamburger patties stored over cooked meatballs and bacon bits not all commercially processed in reach in freezer
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Unisex bathroom
31B-02-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back kitchen area
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.unisex bathroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed an accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on wall at 3 compartment sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of interior sir Lawrence reach in have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup with no handle used to dispense sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Walk in cooler shelves
14-45-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired on December 1 2024
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container two plastic containers of cooking oil stored on the floor in storage room
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
33
Feb 5, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2024 **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed on walk-in cooler shelf box of raw shell eggs over unwashed mushrooms. Employee stored correctly.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (123-132F - Hot Holding) per employee held out of temperature less than 4 hours prior to inspection. Employee placed on stove to reheat to 165F. Rechecked 175F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken breast over cases of Dasani water in walk-in cooler. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Batteries expired. Operator replaced batteries.
05-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind cook line soiled with grease and debris. Underneath three compartment sink has accumulation of debris and though out the kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses hanging on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on shelf above flip top cooler has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flour container at pizza station scoop handle in contact with flour.
10-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Flip top at pizza station.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard pizza boxes used to line food-contact shelves in walk-in cooler
14-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on December 1 2024
50-09-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed three lights missing proper shield in back kitchen.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at pizza station and walk-in flip top cooler on cook line the gaskets surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle on walk-in shelf stored next to box of tomatoes
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor. Employee elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On flip top on cook line.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer breaded chicken breast not covered. Employee wrapped with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located by three compartment sinks.
36-27-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on the floor from underneath beverage reach in at front counter. Operator moved sheet pan to catch water. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
21
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed marinara sauce 45F(cooling) in walk-in cooler. Per operator prepared last night and held in cooler over night. See stop sale
03D-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2024
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over a containers of RTE marinara sauce. Operator stored correctly. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed marinara sauce 45F(cooling) stored in deep covered pans in walk-in cooler. Per operator prepared last night and held in cooler over night.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed marinara sauce 45F(cooling) stored in deep covered pans in walk-in cooler. Per operator prepared last night and held in cooler over night.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Though out kitchen
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front Counter
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves impinge walk-in cooler
14-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License expired on December 1 2024
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On employee back pack on dry storage shelf.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of peeled tomatoes on the floor in rear kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle in walk-in cooler
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef 35F and breaded chicken 29F out at room temperature stored on speed rack in rear kitchen. Operator placed walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
25
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch garbage change gloves without washing hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger patties over cooked Philly steak in reach in cooler. Operator placed hamburger patties on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer substance not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
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. Employee started 2 weeks ago.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked spaghetti prepared 9/15 . Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining on shelves in walk-in cooler.
14-45-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of flour on floor in rear kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open Dasani water bottle in reach in cooler with dressing pc
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
37
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented rusted can of jalapeño peppers on shelf in back kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed brooms, dustpan, and spray bottle in and in front of handwashing sink in kitchen area. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach-in cooler #2. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered marinara in reach-in cooler #1. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle of oil, at kitchen area, out of original container not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Jul 21, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Main kitchen- observed employee opened Togo boxes, entered walk in cooler, take out mixing bowl from mixer, return to pizza station and start to prep pizza orders touching ready to eat foods. Advised employee to wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen at walk in cooler- observed hand washing sink being blocked by brooms and dust pans.
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Main kitchen at walk in cooler- observed fan heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a reach in freezer unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle of Gatorade in reach in freezer.
12B-13-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Pizza station- observed soiled wiping cloth on cutting board. Employee removed wiping cloth.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Main kitchen storage room at exit door- observed mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth used for food spills also used for other purposes. Main kitchen at mixer- observed employee using wiping cloth to clean flour off floor and placed same wiping cloth on clean cutting board on prep table. Advised employee to wash rinse and sanitize cutting board an prep table. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-30-4
52
Jun 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 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. -Observed employee touch sandwich bread with bare hands. Advice operator to wash hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 4 live flying insects landing on wall in dishwashing area. Operator killed and sanitizer areas **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Observed employee washed his hands in 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Per operator, sauce was made on 06/16/2023. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -Observed cardboard used to line reach in cooler shelf. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -Observed cardboard used to line walk in cooler shelves **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinks stored on walk-in cooler floor **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on wall at dishwashing area. **Warning**
23-03-4
39
Nov 19, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on pizza make table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-19: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in pizza make line and throughout kitchen with heavy chips in tiling and heavy cracks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-19: Observed same, **Time Extended**
36-11-4
90
Sep 13, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over boxes with tomatoes and onions in walk-in cooler. Operator relocate eggs.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in prep area block with dust pan and other cleaning devices.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area.
31B-03-4
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 cooked pasta, noodles,meatballs and eggplant stored in refrigerator. Per operator, items were cooked on 09/11/2022.
02C-02-5
Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. -Observed old food residue inside box containing plastic wrap.
25-25-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking cup stored on food preparation table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drink stored in double door refrigerator.
08B-49-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Observed exterior door threshold missing leaving gaps.
35B-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed pizza boxes stored on dry storage floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed a unlabeled container with sauce stored in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed chicken thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -Observed floor and wall throughout kitchen soiled with black mold like substances.
36-10-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Louies Pizzeria Cypress Creek last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Louies Pizzeria Cypress Creek on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Louies Pizzeria Cypress Creek?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Big Louies Pizzeria Cypress Creek.
How does Big Louies Pizzeria Cypress Creek compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Big Louies Pizzeria Cypress Creek most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Big Louies Pizzeria Cypress Creek's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Big Louies Pizzeria Cypress Creek have averaged around 18 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Big Louies Pizzeria Cypress Creek means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Big Louies Pizzeria Cypress Creek inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Louies Pizzeria Cypress Creek is inspected around three times per year on average.
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