Pompano Beach, Broward County

ROTELLI PIZZA AND PASTA

163 S POMPANO PKWY, Pompano Beach, FL 33069

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Oct 8, 2025
City
Pompano Beach
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 24098990

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of peeled tomatoes

03A-02-5

Detail 24098989

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh mozzarella (41-45F - Cold Holding) one piece store not completely in liquid. Per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour.Operator move to lower cooler. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 24098984

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

08B-20-4

Detail 24098985

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed dented can of peeled tomatoes on can rack.

22-08-4

Detail 24098986

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Located by wait station

12B-13-4

Detail 24098988

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle in walk-in cooler carne.

08B-39-4

Detail 24098987

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut avocado with label still attached to skin.

Jul 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

22-20-5

Detail 23849538

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior sides of ice machine with accumulation of black/green mold-like substance

13-04-4

Detail 23849541

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

10-12-5

Detail 23849542

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in contact with top of ice machine.

12B-13-4

Detail 23849539

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle on shelf in walk-in cooler.

21-44-1

Detail 23849540

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets stored on flip top cutting boards.

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

03D-01-5

Detail 23352282

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed tomato sauce (47-48F - Cooling); in 2 covered deep Bain Marie pans. Per operator prepared last night and held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-29-4

Detail 23352280

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee brig dirty container to dish washing area then prepare to go item without washing hands.

01B-02-5

Detail 23352281

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tomato sauce (47-48F - Cooling); in 2 covered deep Bain Marie pans. Per operator prepared last night and held in cooler overnight

03D-15-4

Detail 23352284

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed tomato sauce (47-48F - Cooling); in 2 covered deep Bain Marie pans.

31A-11-4

Detail 23352285

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed green scrub pad and knife stored in hand washing sink at wait station

41-17-4

Detail 23352283

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

10-01-5

Detail 23352279

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 in salt container the handle of scoop in contact with salt. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-44-1

Detail 23352278

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on cutting board at cook line.

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

03D-02-5

Detail 23089608

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed brown sauce (44F - Cooling)in walk-in cooler in deep cover Bain Marie per operator prepared last night and held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.

12A-14-4

Detail 23089607

High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed coughing then engaged in food preparation, without washing hands. Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23089606

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed brown sauce (44F - Cooling)in walk-in cooler in deep cover Bain Marie per operator prepared last night and held in cooler overnight.

03A-02-5

Detail 23089605

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice provolone (55F - Cold Holding) in salad station flip to . Per manager held out of temperature less than four hours. Manager voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 23089603

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed brown sauce (44F - Cooling)in walk-in cooler in deep cover Bain Marie per operator prepared last night and held in cooler overnight.

06-09-1

Detail 23089610

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee opened packaging Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23089604

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 handle in contact with sugar and salt. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 23089609

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0 Ppm rechecked 50 Ppm Corrected On-Site

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

21-44-1

Detail 22570471

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top prep tables. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22570470

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados stored with cooked eggplant. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 22313678

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 dish machine chlorine 0 Ppm. Operator primed. Rechecked 100 Ppm Corrected On-Site

12A-17-4

Detail 22313673

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed server drop off dirty dishes and rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands

41-17-4

Detail 22313675

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22313676

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup in a container of yeast. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22313674

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon and tilapia 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. Operator opened packaging Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22313677

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles under speed rack on the floor in walk-in cooler.

12B-13-4

Detail 22313679

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed wellsley plastic water bottle on shelf next to portioned dressing in walk-in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 21795557

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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 21795555

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 at cook line. Per operator, fish was removed from walk-in freezer and thawed at cook line cooler approximately 3 hrs prior to inspection. Educated operator on proper thawing methods. Operator removed fish from packaging. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 21795558

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee lunch box stored next to lemons on shelf at walk in cooler. Operator removed and properly stored. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21795556

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour bin and breadcrumbs bin stored on floor next to cook line under prep table. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Total: 4

03D-02-5

Detail 21318697

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. marinara sauce (49F - Cooling); marinara sauce (46F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Per operator, sauce cooked last night and placed in unit over night. Food not prepped or portioned today. Food covered in large container. At this rate, sauce did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21318700

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. marinara sauce (49F - Cooling); marinara sauce (46F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Per operator, sauce cooked last night and placed in unit over night. Food not prepped or portioned today. Food covered in large container. At this rate, sauce did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) at pizza station. Per operator tomatoes not prepped or portioned today. Food left in unit over night. Tomatoes over stacked. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21318698

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) at pizza station. Per operator tomatoes not prepped or portioned today. Food left in unit over night. Tomatoes over stacked. See stop sale. sausage (60F - Cold Holding) on cook line top reach in cooler. Per operator, sausage placed unit less than four hours ago. Sausage container nested above rim level. Sausage moved to cooler. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21318699

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic and oil (114-124F - Hot Holding). Per operator, food reheated on stove and placed in warmer less than four hours ago. Operator reheated to 165F. Recommended to operator to put food item on TPHC. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Mar 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 20916866

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. At bar dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Operator stated would set up triple sink for manual sanitization until machine is serviced.

Sep 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 20554679

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken in pan on top of raw ground beef in walk in cooler. Chicken moved to properly separate. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 20554681

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/. Carlos Gonzalez issue 6/17/2016 expired 6/17/2021. Inspector will recheck at next inspection.

22-02-4

Detail 20554678

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting board at cook line. Employee cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20554686

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan of still frozen shrimp defrosting in sink. Moved to cooler. Sink cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20554683

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at prep area. Paper towels provided. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 20554682

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. Inspector will recheck at next inspection.

16-23-4

Detail 20554684

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

14-01-5

Detail 20554680

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in cheese in walk-in cooler. Removed. Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 20554685

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Two soiled dry wiping cloths on cutting board. Placed in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation