Times Square Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Times Square Pizza, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 17, 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 five violations each.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Lauderdale restaurant scores 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Above 3 Compartment sink used **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
95
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to Chest Freezer blocked by garbage can **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains a pink liquid **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Above 3 Compartment sink used **Warning**
36-36-4
67
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding) as per manager was placed in cooler approximately 3 hours before inspection, and fell out of temperature during lunch rush. Manager closed lid to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed -Sauce and meatballs (118F - Hot Holding) as per manager was cooked appropriately 1/2 hour before inspection. Manager put sauce in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash ladle in hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Squeeze bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soap, manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of soda store on floor of cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple no food contact surfaces soiled, including food storage shelves, reach in cooler and freezer gaskets, and cooler door handles soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright cooler in dining area.
22-16-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Upright cooler hallway to restrooms.
08B-63-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. By dishwasher area.
36-30-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
41
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored next to ready to eat cheese. Walk In Cooler Employee removed beef and placed on a separate shelf.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contain blue liquid identified as detergent located at hand wash sink. Employee labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink located next to Chest Freezer blocked by garbage can. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dough room
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Dough room.
36-12-4
64
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator posted flyer **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can Operator removed garbage can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
70
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Manager labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above Prep table. 1/2 bottle of Pepsi in True Cooler. Employee removed items **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of flour on floor in Dry storage room. Manager removed flour from floor and placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above 3 Compartment sink
36-27-5
78
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by garbage can in pizza prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing degreaser toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food sugar and salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in true three door reach in a open plastic water bottle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on pizza station torn.
14-11-5
Basic - 2 litter plastic soda bottles stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at the pizza prep station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked sausage per operator cooked approximately 24 hours. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Box of eggplant stored on floor walk-in cooler. Operator elevated. Plastic 2 liter bottles of coke and Diet Coke on floor in office. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a pan of shredded mozzarella cheese un covered in true 3 door reach in. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar in plastic containers not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in true 3 door reach in 1 plastic bottle Pepsi and 2 plastic bottles of water. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
61
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza station - pizza sauce (72F) not portioned or prepared today held at room temperature- operator moved to walk in cooler. make table - shredded lettuce (51F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held under 4 hours - moved to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler - cooked mushrooms - operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed open water bottle from prep surface. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Times Square Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Times Square Pizza on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Times Square Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Times Square Pizza.
How does Times Square Pizza compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Times Square Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Times Square Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Times Square Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Times Square Pizza 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 Times Square Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Times Square Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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