FERRO PIZZERIA
8146 N UNIVERSITY DR, Tamarac, FL, 33321
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 15, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 14
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (14)
- 03B-01-6CriticalRepeat
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs hot held at 108F in steam table. Per operator, item reheat on stove top and transfer to steam table 45 minutes before the inspection. Operator reheat meatballs to 181F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 08B-02-4CriticalCorrected on site
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed containers with food items stored next to handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil cold held at 60 F at wait station. Per operator, item transfer to location 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator placed item on ice pack for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 38-01-4Repeat
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic
- 31B-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cookline.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cookline.
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup on can opener holster
Basic
- 21-44-1Corrected on site
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on food preparation table next to food items. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 25-05-4RepeatCorrected on site
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case with takeout plates stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic
- 42-01-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic
- 22-02-4Repeat
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation or old food residue buildup on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
- 22-20-5Repeat
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic
- 31A-11-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside handwashing sink at cook line. Operator removed utensils from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 08B-49-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees drinks stored in refrigerator not segregated from restaurant foods.
Basic
- 08B-38-4Repeat
Food stored on floor. -
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on floor in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
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.