Cortina's Pizza Shop
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
86
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Cortina's Pizza Shop stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Cortina's Pizza Shop is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
55
May 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with food debris. Operator removed cutting boards to be cleaned **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-23: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-23: Observed at callback- non proof of employee food handler training **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Butting boards on flip top,cooler container cut marks. Operator removed cutting board from cooler to be washed **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-23: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
14-09-4
78
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left Flip top cooler; meat balls (43-47F - Cold Holding). Per operator food in unit less than four hours. Food overfilled in unit. Operator removed access food and placed in freezer to quick chill. Item not prepared or portioned today **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed big 6 with operator **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with food debris. Operator removed cutting boards to be cleaned **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Butting boards on flip top,cooler container cut marks. Operator removed cutting board from cooler to be washed **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-09-4
61
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drainboards or equivalent at triple sink not large enough to accommodate all soiled and/or cleaned items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Observed same. **Time Extended**
16-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed front door not closing tightly when it closes on its own. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Observed same. **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
90
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live small live flying insects prep area. Observed 1 landed on cutting board. Operator exterminated and removed flying insects and sanitized the cutting board. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink filled with dishes. Reviewed proper use of hand sinks and Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed front door not closing tightly when it closes on its own. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Drainboards or equivalent at triple sink not large enough to accommodate all soiled and/or cleaned items. **Warning**
16-14-4
67
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - glass case - pizza (121-125F - Hot Holding). Per operator less than an hour. Operator placed on Time as a Public Health control. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Small flip top - Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat aioli sauce. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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**
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
64
Sep 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cortina's Pizza Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cortina's Pizza Shop on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cortina's Pizza Shop?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cortina's Pizza Shop.
How does Cortina's Pizza Shop compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Cortina's Pizza Shop most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Cortina's Pizza Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cortina's Pizza Shop have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cortina's Pizza Shop 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 Cortina's Pizza Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cortina's Pizza Shop is inspected around four times per year on average.
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