Pizza Machine

8955 Taft St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Pizza Machine appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Pizza Machine was last inspected on Dec 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Pembroke Pines restaurants, the typical score is 79; Pizza Machine is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights between pizza oven and fliptop unit not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
95
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Whole pizza for slices missing time stamp. Per managed pizza cooked at approximately 1:30pm. Manager added time mark to 5:30pm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large floor mixer bowl at rear of kitchen has dough residue still inside. **Warning**
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. Portioned lasagna in back reach in freezer not dated marked. Per manager, prepared on 12-11. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups in multiple spice containers on dry goods shelf by back make line. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in container of standing water (88F) beside steam table. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights between pizza oven and fliptop unit not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cutting board opposite fryers. **Warning**
21-10-4
50
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty camaro container in top of hand sink at back of kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle under prep table at front counter. Employee labeled as windex. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee duffle bag on top of canned dry goods on kitchen storage shelf. Employee removed bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent lights above center walkway and above pizza station missing covers.
38-07-4
74
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
86
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Portioned raw chicken tenders in open case on top shelf of HOSHIZAKI reach in freezer above portioned ready to eat fries, lasagna, and other food items. Employee rearranged freezer to place chicken fingers at bottom of freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In cookline 2 door lowboy cooler, containers of chicken soup and pasta fagioli not date marked when prepared.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1) Employee opened canned beverage on make table with pizza dough balls. Employee moved beverage away from prep table. 2) Employee closed water bottle on cutting board at cook line fliptop. Employee removed water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in container of standing water by steam well. Employee dumped water and replaced utensils with dry ones. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil on shelf above fliptop not labeled.
02D-01-5
67
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizza sauce held under 4 hours ago in pizza station using Time as public Health control without time mark. Operator placed time mark during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
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 procedure to manager.
11-27-4
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. One employee hired less than 60 days ago. Emailed reporting agreement form to manager.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance ( bleach) or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label in employee restroom.Operator labeled bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
41-21-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution at 0ppm quaternary in kitchen. Operator remade to 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
55
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
70
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Rear kitchen, employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliding door cooler- penne pasta made yesterday, employee dated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Will Handen **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Soda drink on RIC- employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza bake containers stored on prep table where pizza is made, Employee removed baking containers to be clean and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-02-4
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Machine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Machine on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Machine?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pizza Machine.

How does Pizza Machine compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?

Pizza Machine most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.

Has Pizza Machine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza Machine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pizza Machine 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 Pizza Machine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Machine is inspected around three times per year on average.