Strombolis Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Strombolis Pizza, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 25, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Plantation average 77, so Strombolis Pizza trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wash out a sink with a soiled wash cloth and then began handling ready to eat strombolis and pepperoni pinwheels without washing their hands. Employee washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle strombolis and pepperoni pinwheels fresh out of the oven without wearing gloves. Employee washed their hands and put on gloves to handle ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed back handwashing sink with a metal container inside. Operator removed metal container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by the front counter.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets near the ice machine not stored inverted. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
61
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed back handwashing sink with metal pans stored in it. Operator removed metal pans. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no device to measure the temperature of the hot water sanitizer dishwasher.
16-62-1
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard boxes used to line the shelves near the dishwasher. Operator removed cardboard boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 containers near the front handwashing sink not properly secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets by the ice machine not stored inverted. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of a scoop in the sugar was in direct contact with the food. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at the front handwashing sink.
31B-04-4
64
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
41
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
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 marked on soups, sauce and pasta stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, items cooked on 10/13/2024. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink used to stored food containers. Operator removed. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean mixing bowl stored next to hand sink. **Warning**
24-27-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed several employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with flour stored on kitchen floor. -Observed various food items stored on floor at passage way. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered container with soup stored in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on wall at 3 compartment sink and mop sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original containers not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
41
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands while wearing gloves
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 Compartment sink
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.
16-54-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
16-55-4
52
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams . Operator discarded.See stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. For all pizzas and oil and garlic. Per operator products stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator timed marked for the remaining time of 3 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical ( bottles with oven cleaners improperly stored above bags of flour on cook line Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams . Operator discarded.See stop sale.
01C-01-4
52
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at both hand-wash sink in establishment. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Strombolis Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Strombolis Pizza on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Strombolis Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Strombolis Pizza.
How does Strombolis Pizza compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Strombolis Pizza most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 77.
Has Strombolis Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Strombolis Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Strombolis 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 Strombolis Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Strombolis Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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