Nola's Pizza

6272 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33415

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Nola's Pizza, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 10, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

“Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average West Palm Beach facility scores 79, putting Nola's Pizza on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At Steam Table; spaghetti sauce (102F - Hot Holding) Per operator held sauce at steam table for approximately 3 hours Advised operator to reheat to 165+F Operator moved to stove top **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster

11-07-5

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. Emailed poster

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen; Handwashing sink contains (scotchbrite)object used for washing utensils Advised operator

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for pizza with cheese held on time is of public control Advised operator-emailed tphc form

03F-10-5

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals stored over canned beverages. Operator moved chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control (TPHC) has no time marking. Pizza by the slice, no time mark. Operator stated being held for 1 hour. Advised Operator to time mark and discard at a total of 4 hours.

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At reach-in cooler; shredded mozzarella (50F - Ambient Cooling 2:05pm/50F - Ambient Cooling 2:35pm). Operator stated mozzarella cooling for 30 minutes, stored in full, deep, stacked, tightly covered containers, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Advised Operator of proper ambient cooling.

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At reach in cooler; meatballs, no date mark. Operator stated cooked 2 days prior. Advised Operator to date mark.

02C-02-5

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-36-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen ice machine; accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Dec 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 2, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....ham 44°, cheese 44° in flip top reach in cooler at sandwich station being held less than four hours. Manager replace food in dipper container. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...all purpose cleaner spray bottle stored above reach in cooler , stored with pizza tray at pizza station. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked....meatballs, sausage in 3 door reach in cooler.

02C-08-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....bleach spray bottle.

41-17-4

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...several Camaro shredded cheese in reach cooler .

02C-03-5

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.

53B-13-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nola's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nola's Pizza on file is from Jan 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nola's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nola's Pizza.

How does Nola's Pizza compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Nola's Pizza most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Nola's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Nola's Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nola's Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Nola's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nola's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.

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