Pizzarella
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
39
Score
Inspectors have visited Pizzarella nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 30, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Pizzarella's 39 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
58
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bag in reach in freezer. Operator moved to pan **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked chicken cooling for 20 minutes (2:00) (113F - Cooling); cooked chicken wings 2:35 (98F - Cooling) being cooled at room temperature. Based on current cooling rate item will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk in cooler soiled
23-03-4
70
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 225 PPM. Manager remade at 100PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored over container of cooked chicken in 4 Drawers reach in cooler under stove top. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled bleach spray bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Expired since last year- 2023.
53B-05-5
Basic - Case of tomatoes sauce stored on floor in dry storage room. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease dust. Vents soiled in kitchen.
36-34-5
55
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
82
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Main kitchen cold holding unit cutting board- observed wiping cloth underneath cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Front counter cold holding unit cutting board- observed employee thermo cup on cutting board. Operator removed thermo cup.
12B-02-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizzarella last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizzarella on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Pizzarella compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Pizzarella most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Pizzarella's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizzarella have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pizzarella 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 Pizzarella inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizzarella is inspected around three times per year on average.
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