Mazzola's West Rest Pizzeria
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
43
Score
Mazzola's West Rest Pizzeria appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
By comparison, the average Davie facility scores 79, putting Mazzola's West Rest Pizzeria on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Wilfredo V. Expired on 5/24/2025 Joseph M. Expired on 2/8/24 - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Same **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
90
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in freezer - raw snapper (not commercially packaged) stored over cooked half chicken (not commercially packaged). Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Observed chicken broth without time mark. As per employee item held for 15 minutes. Employee placed proper time mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Wilfredo V. Expired on 5/24/2025 Joseph M. Expired on 2/8/24
53A-03-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen - Buckets of tomato sauce stored directly on the floor next to steam table. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in beverage room. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
61
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 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
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
58
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. At kitchen-Observed employee touching raw chicken, with gloves, then proceeded to touch ready to eat sandwich, hand washing or without changing gloves. Operator clean hands and put new gloves. Educate employees of proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-12-4
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. Cooked Rigatoni pasta (48F - Cold Holding);cooked Linguine pasta (50F - Cold Holding) hold cold over night. Items not prepackaged or portioned today. See stop sale. 3-501.16(A)(2) FC: (A) Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under Section 3-501.19, and except as specified under Paragraph (B) and in Paragraph (C) of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained: (2) At 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Rigatoni pasta (48F - Cold Holding);cooked Linguine pasta (50F - Cold Holding) hold cold over night. Items not prepackaged or portioned today. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk-in cooler- Observed lasagna prepared on site no at date marked. As per operator lasagna was prepared two dates ago. Employee date marked item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees training expired 9/2023.
53B-05-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. At walk in cooler observed stored cooked sausage not cover. Employee cover item. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator made new sanitizer solution at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
47
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at pizza station: sliced sausage (50F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F), observed at flip top cooler on cook line: breaded eggplant (53F - Cold Holding); sliced eggplant (56F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (56F - Cold Holding); ricotta (58F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding); lasagna (56F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (56F - Cold Holding); garlic and oil (57F - Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (58F - Cold Holding) per operator not prep or portion today. Per operator items taken from main walk-in in cooler and placed in respective coolers approximately 3 hours before inspection. Operator placed ice on products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing degreaser substance not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Container of frying oil stored on floor. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mazzola's West Rest Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mazzola's West Rest Pizzeria on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mazzola's West Rest Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mazzola's West Rest Pizzeria.
How does Mazzola's West Rest Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Davie?
Mazzola's West Rest Pizzeria most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Davie average of 79.
Has Mazzola's West Rest Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mazzola's West Rest Pizzeria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mazzola's West Rest 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 Mazzola's West Rest Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mazzola's West Rest Pizzeria is inspected around four times per year on average.
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