Ciao Ammore Mozzarella Market

2500 E Commercial Blvd A, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Ciao Ammore Mozzarella Market has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 30, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Fort Lauderdale restaurants, the typical score is 80; Ciao Ammore Mozzarella Market is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
52
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Back prep area hand sink - hot water 76F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Observed same. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment vacuum packing raw meat. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Observed same. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler certificate through The Always Safe Food Company, however does not include "HMCS Education Programs" on the certificate. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Observed same. **Time Extended**
53B-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles - all cookline cold holding units. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Observed same. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water faucet not working in back prep room hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Observed same. **Time Extended**
29-09-4
67
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Pizza by the slice made today at 10am, operator time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -Reviewed requirements for having food items under time control, operator filled out form. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. -1 Support dog in premises.
35A-22-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -Front self service reach in freezer.
14-69-4
67
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observe raw beef above unwashed lettuce. Operator placed raw beef on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
86
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items in front counter hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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**
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. Marinara - per operator prepared 2 days ago. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-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. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
67
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in two door cooler and Tomato sauce in bottom reach in cooler cooked Tuesday 4/4/23
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths-chlorine
16-37-1
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.
16-55-4
78
Oct 11, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ciao Ammore Mozzarella Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ciao Ammore Mozzarella Market on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ciao Ammore Mozzarella Market?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ciao Ammore Mozzarella Market.

How does Ciao Ammore Mozzarella Market compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Ciao Ammore Mozzarella Market most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Ciao Ammore Mozzarella Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ciao Ammore Mozzarella Market have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ciao Ammore Mozzarella Market 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 Ciao Ammore Mozzarella Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ciao Ammore Mozzarella Market is inspected around three times per year on average.