Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale
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4824 N Federal Hwy Unit 428, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed twice on record, including March 5, 2025 for roach activity and January 13, 2015 for roach and rodent activity. The facility has accumulated 138 violations across 28 inspections between 2015 and February 2026, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection. Two disciplinary actions resulted in $800 in combined fines. High-priority violations have been persistent, including employee health policy violations cited in at least 5 of the past 8 inspections, handwashing violations documented in 4 inspections, and food contact surface violations appearing in 6 consecutive inspections from March 2025 through February 2026. A fire safety violation on August 3, 2017 documented a marked exit blocked by a chair; an earlier violation on April 12, 2016 cited use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The most recent inspection on February 11, 2026 was completed with no further action, though it documented 21 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, proper cooking temperatures, chemical storage, and handwashing.
Most recent closure: March 5, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale: Emergency Closure History (2)
Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025016187 | $400.00 | Mar 5, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2015002242 | $400.00 | Jan 13, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections40 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale last shut down?
- Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale was last shut down on March 5, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on February 11, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- Yes, Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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.
- Has Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Wicked Cheesesteaks Pizza & Steaks in Fort Lauderdale operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Pita Paradise (2016), Big Louie's Pizzeria (2017).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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