LA PIZZERIA
5632 W SAMPLE RD, Margate, FL, 33073
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 30, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (10)
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef (60F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) left on the counter during lunch. Cook returned to reach in cooler manicotti (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler, cooked moved to working cooler
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef (60F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) left on the counter during lunch. Cook returned to reach in cooler manicotti (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler, cooked moved to working cooler
High Priority
- 36-37-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic
- 14-11-5
Equipment in poor repair. R two door reach in cooler door will not stay closed. Cook removed all items from cooler
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. R two door reach in cooler door will not stay closed. Cook removed all items from cooler
Basic
- 08B-47-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of food not six inches off the floor sitting on a tray in the walk in cooler
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of food not six inches off the floor sitting on a tray in the walk in cooler
Basic
- 10-17-4Corrected on site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives found in cracks between cooler. Cook moved knives
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives found in cracks between cooler. Cook moved knives **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 10-07-4Corrected on site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water on cook line. Cook removed items
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water on cook line. Cook removed items **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 51-13-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic
- 11-26-1
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.
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.
Intermediate
- 14-01-5Corrected on site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using a bowl instead of a scoop. Cook removed bowl
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using a bowl instead of a scoop. Cook removed bowl **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 41-17-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals have no type of labeling
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals have no type of labeling
Intermediate
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.