How many health inspections has BROOKLYN PIZZA had?

BROOKLYN PIZZA has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has BROOKLYN PIZZA ever been shut down?

No, BROOKLYN PIZZA has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at BROOKLYN PIZZA?

The most frequently cited violations at BROOKLYN PIZZA are: Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored, Outer openings protected.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?

SEWAGE EXPOSURE: Improper sewage disposal creates risk of fecal contamination throughout the facility. Raw sewage contains billions of pathogens per liter including Norovirus, Hepatitis A, pathogenic E. coli, Campylobacter, and parasites. Sewage backup in food areas requires immediate closure and extensive decontamination. Groundwater contamination affects entire communities. All sewage and waste water must be disposed through approved sanitary sewer or private system. No direct connections between sewage lines and water supply. Grease traps must be maintained and cleaned regularly. Floor drains must function properly. Report sewage backups immediately and cease food operations until resolved.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

BROOKLYN PIZZA

3650 N FEDERAL HWY, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PARADISE PIZZERIA LLC · License: SEA1601085

BROOKLYN PIZZA in Lighthouse Point, FL has 28 inspections on record with 198 total violations (7.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

28Inspections

198Violations

0Closures

Data current as of December 11, 2024

Inspection History (28)

Dec 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 2, 2023 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Mar 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Sep 9, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Aug 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 23, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 10, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V25 Allergen awareness

Nov 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Jul 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 4, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Nov 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jan 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 8, 2018 — Routine - Food· 42 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 22 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jul 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 27 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 11, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 10, 2016 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

BROOKLYN PIZZA has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has BROOKLYN PIZZA had?: BROOKLYN PIZZA has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has BROOKLYN PIZZA ever been shut down?: No, BROOKLYN PIZZA has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at BROOKLYN PIZZA?: The most frequently cited violations at BROOKLYN PIZZA are: Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored, Outer openings protected.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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