Davies Best Pizza Bar
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
78
Score
Davies Best Pizza Bar has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to one violation before.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Davie restaurant scene, this is about average. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Under the hot holding lamp, buckets of flour, sugar and bread crumbs are stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At the front of the kitchen.
38-07-4
78
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler, raw shell eggs and prepped lettuce were stored on the floor. An employee moved up off of the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
95
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink next to 3Compartment sink **Warning**
31B-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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit present for chlorine sanitizer **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper dispenser next to 3Compartment sink **Warning**
31B-05-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink next to 3Compartment sink **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
43
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 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. The pizza was made less than 1 hour ago. A time mark was applied. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. On the ducts over the kitchen. And on the fan on top of the cook line.
23-03-4
82
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the pan of grated cheese in the flip top cooler, a small ramekin was stored inside to dispense the product. The item was removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
95
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled in hallway next to restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled in pizza station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. 1. Diced ham (45F - ambient cooling overnight ) marinara sauce (45F ambient cooling overnight) per manger inside walk in cooler. Foods cooling covered. See stop sale. 2. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked noodles (45F - heated cooling overnight);per manager inside walk in cooler in deep, covered plastic containers. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Diced ham (45F - ambient cooling overnight ) marinara sauce (45F ambient cooling overnight) per manger inside walk in cooler. Foods cooling covered. See stop sale **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked noodles (45F - heated cooling overnight);per manager inside walk in cooler in deep, covered plastic containers. See stop sale **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 Live, small flying insect on wall in hallway to restroom. 1 live , small flying insect fluting around in kitchen. 4 live, small flying insects on unused equipment in storage area. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat pepperoni inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw shelled eggs to another shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-14-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Diced ham (45F - ambient cooling overnight ) marinara sauce (45F ambient cooling overnight) per manger inside walk in cooler. 1. Diced ham cooling covered. Marinara sauce cooling in deep covered plastic bucket. 2. Cooked noodles (45F - heated cooling overnight);per manager inside walk in cooler in deep, covered plastic containers. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense Parmesan cheese in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled in hallway next to restroom. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil containers on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Frigidaire Reach-in freezer bottom shelf have accumulation of soil residues next to 3 compartment sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled in pizza station. **Warning**
36-27-5
32
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some 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 2023-03-30: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn or in disrepair inside reach in cooler opposite oven in cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior door of reach in cooler opposite oven in cook line has exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
74
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza slices using TPHC without written procedures, printed form an provided to manager.
03F-10-5
Basic - Case of sauces not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in kitchen.Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by entry to restroom, operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn or in disrepair inside reach in cooler opposite oven in cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in kenmore reach-in freezer next to exit door of kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior door of reach in cooler opposite oven in cook line has exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in kitchen next to oven. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Davies Best Pizza Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Davies Best Pizza Bar on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Davies Best Pizza Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Davies Best Pizza Bar.
How does Davies Best Pizza Bar compare to other restaurants in Davie?
Davies Best Pizza Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Davie average of 79.
Has Davies Best Pizza Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Davies Best Pizza Bar have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Davies Best Pizza Bar 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 Davies Best Pizza Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Davies Best Pizza Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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