Frankies Pizza Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Frankies Pizza Cafe has eight inspections in the public record. Frankies Pizza Cafe was last inspected on Jan 6, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee personal items stored”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in North Lauderdale average 76, so Frankies Pizza Cafe trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: - raw shrimp and beef stored over bread in reach in freezer. - raw chicken stored on top of ready to eat celery in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form sent to operator to be printed and completed. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed white sliced cheese opened 4/21am not date marked. Owner date marked item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored on top of cooked chicken sold by establishment. Owner removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
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 scoop handle not stored above MSG. Owner removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
64
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
64
Jan 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women and men's restroom inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
95
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Visit myfloridalicense.com or call help desk at 850-487-1395. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By cookline. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Womens restroom used as a storage room.
32-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic container used to dispense sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under prep area shelving and under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 liter plastic bottles in storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Baseboard tile by freezer.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cookline. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
47
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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. See stop sale. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza station; marinara sauce containers (55°F - Cold Holding) on counter top. Per operator marinara was out less than 4 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-19-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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 - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled bottle on pizza station. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in hallway leading to kitchen 2 liters soda bottles. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee book bag on storage shelve in top of packages of dry pasta. Operator moved bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food residue on equipment door handles and reach in cooler door gaskets. **Warning**
23-24-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Frankies Pizza Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Frankies Pizza Cafe on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Frankies Pizza Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Frankies Pizza Cafe.
How does Frankies Pizza Cafe compare to other restaurants in North Lauderdale?
Frankies Pizza Cafe most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the North Lauderdale average of 76.
Has Frankies Pizza Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Frankies Pizza Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Frankies Pizza Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Frankies Pizza Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Frankies Pizza Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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