The Piefather

20 W Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The Piefather appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Among Fort Lauderdale restaurants, the typical score is 80; The Piefather is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 100ppm). Operator diluted solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves and began working with food without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Flip top - beef - cooling 1/2 hour at 3:40pm (74-87F - Cooling) at 3:55pm 69-87F. At this rate proper cooling will not occur. Operator moved to freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03D-01-5

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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

31B-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Low boy unit gaskets and doors.

23-03-4

Basic - Clean utensils stored under A/C unit that is not shielded to intercept potential drips.

24-21-4

May 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - A/C unit soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Piefather last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Piefather on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does The Piefather compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

The Piefather most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has The Piefather's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Piefather have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Piefather means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is The Piefather inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Piefather is inspected around two times per year on average.

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