The Pizza Spot

601 Sw 12 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at The Pizza Spot stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 27, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Across the inspection history, “food manager certification expired” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Fort Lauderdale restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-25 **Warning**

50-17-3

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed in ware washing area **Warning**

36-62-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line flip top **Warning**

29-49-6

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for Chlorine three compartment sink and no test kit for Quaternary sanitizer wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On the back flip top cooler cutting board. The rag will be placed in a sanitizer bucket that will be set up

21-10-4

Feb 9, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-03-7

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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53A-03-7

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic (/sanitizer)substance not labeled in kitchen. Operator labeled sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Feb 24, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling tiles missing above mixer, next to entrance door. **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil containers on floor in kitchen.

08B-47-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in kitchen opposite glass front cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken inside flip top cooler next to 3 compartment sink. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above mixer, next to entrance door.

36-36-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Pizza Spot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Pizza Spot on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Pizza Spot?

Across the inspection record, “food manager certification expired” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Pizza Spot.

How does The Pizza Spot compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

The Pizza Spot most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has The Pizza Spot's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Pizza Spot have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Pizza Spot 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 Pizza Spot inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Pizza Spot is inspected around three times per year on average.

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