Ferro Pizzeria
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
37
Score
Inspectors have visited Ferro Pizzeria 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Apr 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to 11 violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Ferro Pizzeria's 37 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching cooked pizza with bare hands. After brief education, employee then wash hands and wear gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic in oil cold held at 55F at front line. Per operator, item transfer to front line 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed item on ice pack for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup hot held in steam table at 102F and meatballs at 118F. Per operator, both items reheat and transfer to unit 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat items on stove top to 180-188F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed mixer head soiled with accumulated old food residue. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on tomato sauce stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, sauces made on 04/04/2026.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup inside ice machine.
22-20-5
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 fish thawing in vacuum packaging at walk in cooler. Advised operator to follow instructions on packaging.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed a splash guard needed between prep sink and handwashing sink at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing in dry storage area.
38-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at passageway. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
25-05-4
37
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed a splash guard needed between food at hand wash sink at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at passageway. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on walls at 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed sausages at flip top cooler cold held at 44F. Per operator, sausages transfer to unit 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 01/14/2025. Operator renewed his license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed meatballs hot held at 104F on steam table. Operator reheat on stove top to 177F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Observed at 3:45 p.m. no date marked on open gallon of milk. Per operator, milk open yesterday at 2:00 p.m. Operator correctly date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on can opener blade. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -Observed no proof of food manager certification at this time. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employees training at this time. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employee eating his lunch at cook line. Advised employee to always have his meals in dinner area or other approved location. Employee removed to dining room. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating his lunch while preparing customer food. **Warning**
12B-01-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed a splash guard needed between food at hand wash sink at cook line. **Warning**
14-10-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup on can opener holster. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. -Observed pipes at mop sink capped off. No hot or cold running water. **Warning**
29-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at passageway. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. -Observed 2 uncover containers with butter and cheese next to hand washing sink can lead to contamination. **Warning**
08B-54-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on walls at 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
26
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with a blue tint at counter in dining room. Operator labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator preparing dough with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment has copy of old license displayed
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on shelf above kitchen flip top
23-03-4
78
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In 2 door freezer, raw ground beef over cooked chicken wings. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Garbage bag used to hold garlic rolls
14-31-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue and pink substance. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above cookline
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Rags under cutting boards. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In single door cooler, open can of Schweppes in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at cook line not properly inverted. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Used wet rags on cutting boards.
21-12-4
50
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot well; chicken and orzo soup (127F - Hot Holding); minestrone soup (127F). Observed hot well turned on a low setting. Per operator in unit less than 2hrs. Operator made to reheat to 165F and hot hold properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with a clear liquid left unlabeled operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 1) cooked lasagna (45F at 1145am to 45F at 1205pm - Heated cooling since 0800am). In unit completely covered with aluminum foil and plastic wrap. Operator removed cover so it can cool properly **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by triple sink
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in direct contact with surface above 2 door reach in ATOSA freezer **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
55
Jan 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Traulsen reach in freezer, tray of wrapped raw breaded veal above containers of frozen mozzarella and artificial crab meat. Employee moved veal to bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle on half wall by dining room entrance. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of utensils in standing water by cook line. Employee dumped water and replaced utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Fresh garlic in oil, butter, and parmesan cheese on prep table next to kitchen handsink potentially could be contaminated by splash.
08B-54-4
70
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In bottom door of Traulsen reach in freezer, tray of non commercially wrapped raw veal above open case and packs of clams. Employee rearranged for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
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. Bulletin printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by dish machine. Employee replaced paper paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle at front counter near espresso machine and by half wall in dining room. Employee labeled both as cleaners. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean hotel pans at salad station not inverted on shelf. Employee inverted all. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Wash sink set up in middle sink of three instead of in first sink. Employee drained sink to reset properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, trays with ground beef tubes and breaded chicken on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damaged by triple sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of utensils in standing water at sauté station. Employee dumped water and replaced with clean utensils in dry container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Bulletin printed and provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil at sauté station not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in container of croutons at salad station. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
37
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Observe Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container with lettuce to absorb moisture
14-86-1
High Priority - Observed Nonfood-grade containers previously used sanitizer buckets and detergent buckets for food storage - direct contact with food.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked pasta in standing reach in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth chlorine solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed over 200 ppstored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
41-15-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Observed Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment walk in shelves with mold like substance
22-31-4
Intermediate - Observed Spray bottle containing degreaser substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets of pizza reach in coolers
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
24-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer throughout establishment.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Observed In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at cook line.
21-04-4
Basic - Observed Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at pizza station.
22-16-4
Basic - Observed Working containers of wine removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash next to hand washing sink located in kitchen area
08B-54-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
14
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0 ppm. Discontinue use and set up 3 compartment sink.
22-41-4
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 chlorine sanitizing solution at pizza prep station exceeding 400ppm. Operator corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed commercially processed bacon, ricotta cheeses, salami, anchovies, all opened on 11/17 not date marked .
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed walk in shelves with pitted rust and old food debts on shelves.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed lasagna, cooked shrimp, made Monday 14th in standing traulsen freezer not dated marked.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meat sauce made on Wednesday 16th, marinara sauce, chicken broth , pasta Fagoli soup, egg plant cooked chicken, spinach, snapper made on 11/17 th with no date marking. Observed lasagna, cooked sausage, cooked chicken egg plant, all cooked from Monday 14th - thru Thursday 17th per operator stored in reach in cooler not date marked. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle used to clean tables.and degreaser bottle at cook line and dish ware not labeled. Operator labeled bottle windex. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice cream freezer and lids located at front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
24-27-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee glasses and employee beverage Coca Cola can on shelf with utensils stored to make pizza. Operator removed and stored in employee container.
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between pipes on wall running to light outlet at the cooks line. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign located at sink at cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed Ice buildup in reach-in ice cream freezer located at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Observed Working containers of sugar at front counter removed from original container not identified by common name and wine at the cook line. Operator labeled products **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed lettuce not washed prior to preparation.
08B-39-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of dough reach in cooler with with old food debris and build up.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers stored on clean sanitized plates not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in coolers at pizza station.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream left over night in reach in freezer located at front counter.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution at server line.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ferro Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ferro Pizzeria on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ferro Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Ferro Pizzeria.
How does Ferro Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Tamarac?
Ferro Pizzeria most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Tamarac average of 77.
Has Ferro Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ferro Pizzeria have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ferro Pizzeria means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Ferro Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ferro Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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