Monti's Pizzeria Rest
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Monti's Pizzeria Rest has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 23, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “working containers of food (salt)removed”, which has been cited three times.
Monti's Pizzeria Rest's latest score of 50 falls below the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) in a container stored inside another container at pizza station with lid open. Per operator held out of temperature less than 30;. Operator closed lid **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of pineapple chunks.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in hand washing sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Pizza station
23-24-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Pineapple chunks
08B-20-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at pizza station
14-11-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler unwashed mushrooms stored over cooked sausage.
08B-17-4
50
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Email form
03F-10-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handles
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in shelves
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food (salt)removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
78
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed marinara sauce (70-90F - Cooling) in deep covered pot . Per operator held in cooler over night. See Stop Sale
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed marinara sauce (70-90F - Cooling) in deep covered pot . Per operator held in cooler over night.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed marinara sauce (70-90F - Cooling) in deep covered pot .
03D-15-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Low boy at pizza station
23-24-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in 2 door glass reach in an open water bottle stored next to coke container.
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior bottom of superior reach in freezer accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils being stored upright in a container on cook line counter. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
52
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed excess old food debris on floor in kitchen area.
36-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk-in cooler, calamari, sausage, and cut tomatoes with no cover.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler, bag of onions above shredded cheese and unwashed tomatoes over cooked sausage.
08B-17-4
86
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on walk in cooler floor.
36-06-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Main kitchen prep table at stove- observed employee eating apple at prep table. Employee discarded apple. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Main kitchen prep table at stove top- observed clean utensils being stored inside container with food contact surfaces up.
24-18-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Main kitchen prep table at stove- observed squeeze bottles of sauces and salad dressing with no labeling. Operator labeled squeeze bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese in refrigerator. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-16-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Observed employee medication stored on ice machine. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked noodles and ground beef stored in refrigerator. Per operator, items were cooked on 09/12/2022. Unit used for long term storage.
02C-02-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -Observed dust buildup on ceiling fan in kitchen.
36-50-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Monti's Pizzeria Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Monti's Pizzeria Rest on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Monti's Pizzeria Rest?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food (salt)removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Monti's Pizzeria Rest.
How does Monti's Pizzeria Rest compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Monti's Pizzeria Rest most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Monti's Pizzeria Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Monti's Pizzeria Rest have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Monti's Pizzeria Rest 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 Monti's Pizzeria Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Monti's Pizzeria Rest is inspected around three times per year on average.
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