La Pizzeria
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
39
Score
Going back to 2022, La Pizzeria has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling not smooth” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Margate average 80, so La Pizzeria trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked onions; (50F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions; (50F - Cold Holding) at front counter flip top cooler, cook stated onions were there over night. See stop sale
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cut lettuce and cooked sauce. Chef moved beef. **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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using styrofoam bowls as a scoop for salt and sugar. Cook discarded bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cup of coffee on cutting board at cook line. Cook discarded cup.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook engaged in food preparation was not wearing a hair restraint. Cook put on hair restraint **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster
51-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers with salt and sugar not labeled. Cook labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter; (65F - Cold Holding) packets were left on counter, employee put back in cooler
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the handwashing sink on the cook line has
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with liquid not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside of ice machine by the ice chute has mold like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in kitchen and cook line have brown stains and water stains
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at pizza station not wearing a hair restraint. Employee put on a hair restraint **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tray of raw beef on the floor in the walk in cooler. Chef picked up the tray **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs at the handwashing sink on the cook line and restroom .
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt containers not labeled
02D-01-5
39
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Establishment only has one hand washing sink near pizza station. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: No handwashing sink installed in kitchen at time on inspection Time extension two weeks Extension as per supervisor Palmer **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Establishment only has one hand washing sink near pizza station - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: No handwashing sink installed in kitchen at time on inspection . Two weeks extension Extension as per supervisor Palmer **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles not smooth and cleanable, water stains and crack - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Ceiling tile's still show damage **Time Extended**
36-32-5
78
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Establishment only has one hand washing sink near pizza station. **Repeat Violation**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Establishment only has one hand washing sink near pizza station
31A-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles not smooth and cleanable, water stains and crack
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on cutting board. Chef discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case with onions on the floor in walk in cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between coolers on cook line. Chef removed knife **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in standing water. Chef moved to hot water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
64
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: Exterior door with gaps **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
86
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. Chlorine at zero ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw calamari and shrimp. Chef moved it all **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled . Chef labeled bottle with chemicals **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Big hole in ceiling by dishwasher **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook removed knife that was between cracks of two cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
43
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front display case at Cheese; (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding), chef said that they were put there an hour ago, items were moved to working cooler and called for maintenance
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles were stained and sone with holes
36-32-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knifes were removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water on the cutting boards were emptied and cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
70
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-22 Operator renewed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw veal/chicken above raw fish in cook line cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Pizza by the slice time stamped for 11am. Operator confirms. 3:45 pm. Operator discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Pizza by the slice time stamped for 11am. Operator confirms. 3:45 pm. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
03F-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator unable to provide written procedure. Provided for operator **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line. Operator removed, discarded water. Cleaned and sanitized utensils **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
47
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
16-37-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Chef removed water bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Chef removed water bottles **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Pizzeria on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Pizzeria.
How does La Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Margate?
La Pizzeria most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Margate average of 80.
Has La Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Pizzeria have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Pizzeria 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 Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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