Boccaccino Cafe and Pizzeria
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
78
Score
Boccaccino Cafe and Pizzeria appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average is 80, putting Boccaccino Cafe and Pizzeria squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided for one employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Two thermometers temperature stayed on 40F.
05-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mixer spoons on water temperature (70F)- ar area- employee removed from water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
78
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored shiver beer cans. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar, handwashing sink has cups stored either soaking liquor spouts. Employee removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, standing water 78°F with in use utensils, Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen, interior of ice machine has accumulation of black/ green mold like substance.
22-20-5
64
Apr 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
33
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator remade and corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed home fries (88°F - Cold Holding); sausage links (71°F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Foods were held out of temperature for approximately 1hr. Educated operator on proper cold and hot holding. Operator put foods on flat top grill to reheat to 135°F or above. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish stored over unwashed watermelon inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed bodily fluid cleanup procedures to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine sanitizer test strips. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles stored inside flour and sugar bin in kitchen; handles in contact with foods. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice bin at server station. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles on floor at cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed hole at bottom of back exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed raw sea bass thawed in reduced oxygen packaging, inside walk-in cooler. Educated operator on proper thawing method. Operator cut holes in packaging to allow oxygen flow. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO2 tanks stored unsecured at server station.
51-11-4
39
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
23
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Observed manager certification for Philip Tsiklis expired 09/10/21. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: No chemical test kit provided. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 4/Broken tiles -In front of dishwasher -In front of triple sink. -by cook line, in front of prep station **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Broken tile in front of dishwasher - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled vents by -cook line -coffee station -pizza station - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Observed same, **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -one broken tile, dining room area, above seating chairs, next to dry storage and office **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Three Ceiling tiles, above walk in coolerwalk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Observed same, **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Seating on bucket, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Observed same, **Time Extended**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boccaccino Cafe and Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boccaccino Cafe and Pizzeria on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boccaccino Cafe and Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Boccaccino Cafe and Pizzeria.
How does Boccaccino Cafe and Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Boccaccino Cafe and Pizzeria most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Boccaccino Cafe and Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Boccaccino Cafe and Pizzeria have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Boccaccino Cafe and Pizzeria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Boccaccino Cafe and Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boccaccino Cafe and Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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