Sal's Restaurant & Pizzeria
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
61
Score
Sal's Restaurant & Pizzeria appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Sal's Restaurant & Pizzeria was last inspected on Feb 10, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Compared to other Deerfield Beach restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Oct 6, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Feb 18, 2025
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 Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Nov 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Aug 5, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Warning**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
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 slices **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with green chemicals not labeled **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.no hot water at hand wash sink in kitchen No hot water, hot water heater broken **Warning**
27-16-5
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. No hot water at three compartment sink **Warning**
27-24-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No hot water, hot water heater broken **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Hot water at mop sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. No hot water at mop sink **Warning**
27-25-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in kitchen with no proper shield **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in coolers **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hands sign at pizza station hand wash sink **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. No hot water, hot water heater broken **Warning**
27-10-4
26
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
90
Jan 18, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
52
Aug 25, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor area under stove at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sal's Restaurant & Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sal's Restaurant & Pizzeria on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Sal's Restaurant & Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?
Sal's Restaurant & Pizzeria most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.
Has Sal's Restaurant & Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sal's Restaurant & Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sal's Restaurant & Pizzeria 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 Sal's Restaurant & Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sal's Restaurant & Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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