Luigi's Coal Oven Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Luigi's Coal Oven Pizza, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 19, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.
Luigi's Coal Oven Pizza's latest score is in line with the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
61
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cookline reach in - Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat lettuce. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Cookline reach in - Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat meatballs. Operator stored all items properly. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Observed same. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
78
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler in kitchen, raw muscles stored over ready to eat mozzarella cheese. Employee stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler, cooked onions (45F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held in cooler less than two hours,moved items to different cooler, **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. By dishwasher, green cutting board soiled with mold like substance
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on cook line has food residue in sink.operator cleaned out sink, **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In kitchen, soiled cardboard on floor in front of reach in coolers.
36-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen, open employee drink stored on cutting board on flip top cooler. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, flip top coolers soiled with food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. By three compartment sink, salmon theming in standing water. Discussed with employee the proper thawing process under running water or under refrigeration. Employee turned on running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
50
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Emailed hand out to operator **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee open beverage in cooler across oven. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in some areas of the kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent at cookline soiled with dust
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator remade new solution. Solution tested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
74
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce at Lower right Reach-in at server station area.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed boxes blocking handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at server station not inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers stacked wet. Operator separated. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at pizza station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone above food on wire rack at pizza station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
50
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 24 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided establishment with Health reporting requirements and form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-03-5
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. Milk held over night not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food / drinks without wearing intact gloves at bar.
13-06-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in cook kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil and vinegar jugs and bin of lentils stored on floor outside in sheds.
08B-38-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Multiple Cardboards on floors in sheds out side, hall ways and in cook kitchen/ dish area soiled.
36-06-4
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Plates and silver un wrapped stored out side on tables with no over head covering.
24-24-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface in multiple areas in bar, wait station and kitchen.
21-05-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food/drinks at bar. Employee wearing a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Steam well holding meatballs and marinara not covered stored next to dish machine.
08B-36-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - Multiple Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach in cooler/freezer lids and doors with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups and pizza boxes stored outside in shed on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in hand wash sink, drain draining very slowly.
29-19-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Octopus and salmon stored in upright cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Shed out side that store upright freezer/ cooler floor not sealed.
36-02-5
23
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Luigi's Coal Oven Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Luigi's Coal Oven Pizza on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Luigi's Coal Oven Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Luigi's Coal Oven Pizza.
How does Luigi's Coal Oven Pizza compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Luigi's Coal Oven Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Luigi's Coal Oven Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Luigi's Coal Oven Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Luigi's Coal Oven 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 Luigi's Coal Oven Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Luigi's Coal Oven Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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