California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington
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10300 W Forest Hill Blvd #197, Wellington, FL 33414California 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.
California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington: Emergency Closure History (1)
California Pizza Kitchen in Wellington: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $3,600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement 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
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
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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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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