La Piazzetta
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
47
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at La Piazzetta, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 25, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “cases of pizza boxes stored on floor at gluten free station” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
La Piazzetta's latest score of 47 falls below the Hallandale Beach average of 80. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Victoria Lower Reach in cooler under flip top.; Cooked Pasta (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked Ravioli (50F - Cold Holding). Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed door unable to close. See Stop Sale - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Stop Sale- Victoria Lower reach in cooler- Soft Cheese 60F Cold Holding Half and half 58F Cold Holding. Cooked Pasta 68F Cold Holding. Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed door of unit unable to close. See Stop sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Victoria Lower Reach in under salad flip top- Cooked Pasta (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked Ravioli (50F - Cold Holding). Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed door unable to close. See Stop Sale - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Victoria Lower reach in cooler- Soft Cheese 60F Cold Holding Half and half 58F Cold Holding. Cooked Pasta 68F Cold Holding. Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed door of unit unable to close. See Stop Sale . **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed. Self closing doors are not closing completely. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Same- **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Door of Victoria reach in under flip top not closing completely. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Same- **Time Extended**
14-11-5
67
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Victoria Lower Reach in under salad flip top- Cooked Pasta (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked Ravioli (50F - Cold Holding). Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed door unable to close. See Stop Sale
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lowboy under prep table at entrance of kitchen - ; Cooked Beef (58F - Cooling) Per cook food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed water condensation. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Victoria Lower Reach in cooler under flip top.; Cooked Pasta (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked Ravioli (50F - Cold Holding). Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed door unable to close. See Stop Sale
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Employees hands washing sink in dishwashing area. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed. Self closing doors are not closing completely.
32-04-4
Basic - Cases of pizza boxes stored on floor at gluten free station. Employee elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed raw fish not removed bag before thawing. Cook removed from bag during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Door of Victoria reach in under flip top not closing completely.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Sep 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
95
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hand correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1) Approximately 20 small flying insects in bags containing wet and dirty towels across from ice machine and triple sink in storage area away from kitchen. 2) 10 small flying insects landing on clean pots and pans on rack across from Triple sink and ice machine. 3) 33 small flying insects on wall behind dough mixer and dough trays next to kitchen. 4) 10 small flying insects on pizza dough trays next to kitchen. 5) 6 flying insects on clean plates on rack in kitchen. 7) 8 small flying insects on garbage can in kitchen. 8) 3 small flying insects landing on clean cutting board on counter at the bar. 9) 6 flying insects around garbage can at the bar. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Meat Slicer in kitchen next to Delfield Reach in cooler soiled. 2) Cutting board front of flip top in cook line soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chef labeled degreaser bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Case of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Employee elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Gasket in reach under flip top in cook line torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lowboy cooler in kitchen soiled. Interior of reach in under flip top in Cook line soiled with slime and food debris. Delfield reach in cooler soiled. Gaskets in 6 drawers cooler under pizza prep station soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind pizza oven soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
30
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top- ; Sliced tomatoes (47-49F - Cold Holding); Cheese (46-48F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Goat Cheese not prepared nor portioned today. Observed unit leaking water and gasket torn. Manager moved items to Delfield reach in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Containers of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in Lower reach in under flip top across from Delfield Refrigerator entrance of kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Lowboy reach in cooler and 6 drawers reach in in kitchen. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil not labeled. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
55
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Victory Flip top - Water (47F); (47-50F - Cold Holding) // Lower reach in - ; Water (50F Cold Holding) No TCS food in unit. Operator called technician to fix during inspection.
03A-02-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Piazzetta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Piazzetta on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Piazzetta?
Across the inspection record, “cases of pizza boxes stored on floor at gluten free station” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Piazzetta.
How does La Piazzetta compare to other restaurants in Hallandale Beach?
La Piazzetta most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Hallandale Beach average of 80.
Has La Piazzetta's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Piazzetta have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Piazzetta 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 La Piazzetta inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Piazzetta is inspected around three times per year on average.
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