Espositos New York & Coal Fired Pizza

2221 S University Dr, Davie, FL 33324
Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Espositos New York & Coal Fired Pizza has been inspected 10 times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 22, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Among Davie restaurants, the typical score is 79; Espositos New York & Coal Fired Pizza is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl with no handle used to dispense calamari. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
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 bread crumbs container the scoop handle in contact with bread crumbs. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 90F in steam well **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed use first labels on clean plastic hotel pans on shelf. **Warning**
16-46-4
74
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed sausages cold held at 44F in front line cooler. Per operator, sausages transfer to flip top 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm . Operator prime machine. Final reads at50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 1 wet wiping cloth at cookline not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.
21-12-4
67
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken breast not commercially packaged over pizza crust in reach in freezer. Operator placed chicken in walk-in cooler, **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ Ppm. Employee discarded solution. Made new solution rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cook line employee elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on make table cutting board.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 80F in steam table.. Employee Discarded water and cleaned and sanitized utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
61
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Espositos New York & Coal Fired Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Espositos New York & Coal Fired Pizza on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

How does Espositos New York & Coal Fired Pizza compare to other restaurants in Davie?

Espositos New York & Coal Fired Pizza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Davie average of 79.

Has Espositos New York & Coal Fired Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Espositos New York & Coal Fired Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Espositos New York & Coal Fired Pizza 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 Espositos New York & Coal Fired Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Espositos New York & Coal Fired Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.