California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington

Last inspected:

10300 W Forest Hill Blvd #197, Wellington, FL 33414
Overview

California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington has been emergency-closed once for rodent activity on September 19, 2024, and has accumulated 107 violations across 23 inspections, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection. The facility has faced five disciplinary actions totaling $3,600 in fines. High-priority violations have been chronic and recurring: employee health reporting violations were cited in at least 6 of the most recent 8 inspections, management awareness violations appeared in 4 consecutive inspections between July 2025 and November 2024, and proper hand washing violations were documented multiple times. Other high-priority findings included food contact surface violations, time-as-control violations for temperature-dependent foods, and failure to provide consumer advisories for potentially hazardous items. The facility's most recent inspections on July 28 and 29, 2025 identified 33 combined violations with 12 high-priority findings, prompting administrative complaint recommendations on both dates. The pattern of recurring high-priority violations across management, employee health, and food handling indicates systemic compliance issues that have persisted despite prior enforcement actions.

Most recent closure: September 19, 2024 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
110Violations
1Closures
$3,600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 4.6 violations / inspection 4.6 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 09:12:00

California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)

Total fines on record: $3,600.00

Disciplinary action history for California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025063185 $1,800.00 Jul 28, 2025 Orlando
2--2024055137 $800.00 Sep 19, 2024 Miami (Doral)
2--2023052658 $400.00 Sep 8, 2023 Miami (Doral)
2--2022034521 $400.00 Jul 1, 2022 Miami (Doral)
2--2021009984 $200.00 Feb 5, 2021 Miami (Doral)

California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 6 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington: Frequently Asked Questions

When was California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington last inspected?
California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington last shut down?
California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington was last shut down on September 19, 2024 for rodent 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 California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington?
The most frequently cited violations at California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington are: Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements, Management awareness.
How many health inspections has California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington had?
California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington find?
California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington was most recently inspected on April 7, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington ever been shut down?
Yes, California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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 V21 (Time as control) mean?
Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
Has California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,600.00 in fines.
How much has California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington been fined?
California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington has been fined a total of $3,600.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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