La Pizzeria in Margate

Last inspected:

5632 W Sample Rd, Margate, FL 33073
Overview

LA Pizzeria in Margate has accumulated 200 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.9 per visit. The facility faced two disciplinary actions totaling $520 in fines, with the largest penalty reaching $320. Hand washing and employee health reporting are the facility's most frequently cited violations. Recent enforcement activity intensified in 2024, with a warning issued in August followed by a callback inspection, and another warning in January 2025 with a pending compliance extension.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

29Inspections
200Violations
0Closures
$520in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

La Pizzeria in Margate: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 6.9 violations / inspection 6.9 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

La Pizzeria in Margate: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $520.00

Disciplinary action history for La Pizzeria in Margate
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2018044136 $200.00 Aug 3, 2018 Fort Lauderdale
2--2017018518 $320.00 Mar 30, 2017 Fort Lauderdale

La Pizzeria in Margate: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)

— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections18 violations · 10 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 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections24 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

La Pizzeria in Margate: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Pizzeria in Margate last inspected?
La Pizzeria in Margate was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at La Pizzeria in Margate?
The most frequently cited violations at La Pizzeria in Margate are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has La Pizzeria in Margate had?
La Pizzeria in Margate has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of La Pizzeria in Margate find?
La Pizzeria in Margate was most recently inspected on January 29, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has La Pizzeria in Margate ever been shut down?
No, La Pizzeria in Margate has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
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 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.
Has La Pizzeria in Margate faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, La Pizzeria in Margate has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $520.00 in fines.
How much has La Pizzeria in Margate been fined?
La Pizzeria in Margate has been fined a total of $520.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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