Blue Steel Pizza Co.

2460 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Pizza

Last inspected: May 29, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Blue Steel Pizza Co., the earliest from 2022. On May 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Blue Steel Pizza Co. is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 29, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 8, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 9 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 15 violations

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-27-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat onions in 2 door Atosa reach in. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

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. 3 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Establishment's digital Food thermometer 5+ degrees off. **Warning**

05-06-4

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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1 bar soda gun. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC - Isabella Carini. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

16-21-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Cookline - Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

21-03-4

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Main - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**

16-55-4

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2022. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

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. At bar; employee touching ready to eat limes with bare hand, limes were 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. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

09-01-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar; hand wash sink blocked by stool and ice bucket. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At triple sink; hand wash sink used to stored cleaning supplies. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (76F - Cold Holding)at cook line; as per operator food out of temperature for 1 hour; reviewed TPHC form; operator time marked to discard at the end of 4 hour; emailed TPHC form; **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheese and butter Operator reversed. **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 for dishwasher;

16-37-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Steel Pizza Co. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Steel Pizza Co. on file is from May 29, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue Steel Pizza Co.?

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

How does Blue Steel Pizza Co. compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Blue Steel Pizza Co. most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Blue Steel Pizza Co.'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Blue Steel Pizza Co. have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blue Steel Pizza Co. 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 Blue Steel Pizza Co. inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Steel Pizza Co. is inspected around two times per year on average.

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