Lorenzo's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Lorenzo's Pizzeria nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited five times.
Lorenzo's Pizzeria's latest score of 95 sits above the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Jan 12, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Mar 31, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
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. Walk in cooler - butter (47F); cooked bow ties (48F); cream (45F); raw chicken (46F). Per operator held in unit overnight. Raw chicken held for 4 days. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - butter (47F); cooked bow ties (48F); cream (45F); raw chicken (46F). Per operator held in unit overnight. Raw chicken held for 4 days. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on OnBase reflect an additional bay and do not match location of hand sinks and equipment. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation area - across from walk in cooler. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No cold water knob on prep area hand sink faucet. **Warning**
29-09-4
47
Oct 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - mozzarella (45F); pizza sauce (45-46F); butter (45F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Walk in cooler - No TCS items. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Chlorine test strips provided. Operator needs quaternary test strips. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on OnBase do not match location of hand sinks and equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Observed same. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Observed same. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
67
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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. Walk in cooler - Pizza sauce (45F); mozzarella (45F); cooked chicken (47-48F); cooked wings (48-50F). Per operator all items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: 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. Walk in cooler - Pizza sauce (46-46F); mozzarella (45F); cooked wings (48F); cooked chicken (47-48F) - repeat violation. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - Pizza sauce (45F); mozzarella (45F); cooked chicken (47-48F); cooked wings (48-50F). Per operator all items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Walk in cooler - Pizza sauce (46-46F); mozzarella (45F); cooked wings (48F); cooked chicken (47-48F) - repeat violation. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink at food preparation area out of order. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Observed same. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Observed same. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Observed same. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All cold holding units and microwave. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Observed same. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Observed same. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All Cookline shelving. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Observed same. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
47
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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. Pizza by the slice. Operator time marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-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. Walk in cooler - Pizza sauce (45F); mozzarella (45F); cooked chicken (47-48F); cooked wings (48-50F). Per operator all items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - Pizza sauce (45F); mozzarella (45F); cooked chicken (47-48F); cooked wings (48-50F). Per operator all items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink at food preparation area out of order. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area Handsink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area Handsink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided time as a public health control form to operator. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All cold holding units and microwave. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All Cookline shelving. **Warning**
23-03-4
27
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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. Walk in cooler - pizza sauce (46F); ham (45F); cheese (45F); cooked wings (44-46F); raw chicken (46F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Walk in cooler - pizza sauce (46-47F); ham (45F); cheese (45F); cooked wings (46-47F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - pizza sauce (46F); ham (45F); cheese (45F); cooked wings (44-46F); raw chicken (46F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Walk in cooler - pizza sauce (46-47F); ham (45F); cheese (45F); cooked wings (46-47F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Observed same. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic bottles of sodas at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Observed same. **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Observed same. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
64
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust.
36-34-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lorenzo's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lorenzo's Pizzeria on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lorenzo's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Lorenzo's Pizzeria.
How does Lorenzo's Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Lorenzo's Pizzeria most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Lorenzo's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lorenzo's Pizzeria have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lorenzo's Pizzeria 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 Lorenzo's Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lorenzo's Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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