Big C's Pizzeria Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

1509 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Overview

Big C's Pizzeria in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 197 violations across 27 inspections since 2017, averaging 7.3 violations per visit. The facility has faced two disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines. Recent inspection patterns show recurring compliance issues, with administrative complaints recommended in multiple years (2023, 2024, 2025) and consistently high-priority violations cited for employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, and proper ventilation.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

29Inspections
216Violations
0Closures
$800in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Big C's Pizzeria Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 7.4 violations / inspection 7.4 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Big C's Pizzeria Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $800.00

Disciplinary action history for Big C's Pizzeria Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025031148 $400.00 Mar 5, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2023023096 $400.00 Mar 28, 2023 Fort Lauderdale

Big C's Pizzeria Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)

— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 inspections31 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections27 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

Big C's Pizzeria Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big C's Pizzeria Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Big C's Pizzeria Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Big C's Pizzeria Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Big C's Pizzeria Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Big C's Pizzeria Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale had?
Big C's Pizzeria Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Big C's Pizzeria Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale find?
Big C's Pizzeria Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Big C's Pizzeria Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, Big C's Pizzeria Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has Big C's Pizzeria Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Big C's Pizzeria Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
How much has Big C's Pizzeria Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
Big C's Pizzeria Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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