Patio Bar and Pizza

901 Progresso Dr 114, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Pizza

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Patio Bar and Pizza stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 23, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Fort Lauderdale facility scores 80, putting Patio Bar and Pizza on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. 2 Soda gun waste lines draining into hand sinks at bar. **Warning**

31A-10-4

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. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Visibly soiled cardboard lining shelves in walk in cooler. **Warning**

14-45-4

Basic - Ice buildup in glass top reach-in freezer at bar. **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored in visibly soiled container between uses. Operator removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-12-5

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Mar 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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. Prep area - Left low boy - meatballs (45-46F); cooked mushrooms (45-50F). Per operator 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. Prep area - Left low boy - meatballs (45-46F); cooked mushrooms (45-50F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 submitted and approved. Per plan review, outside bar dish machine must have hinged, sealed door. **Warning**

51-14-7

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside bar. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

31B-04-4

Jun 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink by dish machine used to rinse vegetables. Operator removed all items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By triple sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By triple sink. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

May 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Outside free standing bar added - no plans on file. Dishwasher, hand sink and ice bins. **Warning**

51-14-7

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All soda gun holsters at bars. **Warning**

23-03-4

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves eggs over easy for weekend brunch. States on menu. No consumer advisory posted. Provided consumer advisory. Operator posted **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing green substance at bar not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder heavily soiled. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used as prep sink on pizza line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Patio Bar and Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Patio Bar and Pizza on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Patio Bar and Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted and approved - bar area added” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Patio Bar and Pizza.

How does Patio Bar and Pizza compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Patio Bar and Pizza most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Patio Bar and Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Patio Bar and Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Patio Bar and 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 Patio Bar and Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Patio Bar and Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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