Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza in Coral Gables was ordered shut on May 7 after state inspectors uncovered 28 violations.
Among the most serious: More than 30 live flies were found landing on food, including a slicer used to prep eggplant and pizza dough on a back kitchen table. Improper food temperatures were also noted — pasta and chicken wings were measured at a risky 66°F.
Inspectors also reported “objectionable odors” at the pizza station, mold-like buildup on kitchen equipment, dirty floors and ceilings, and repeat violations for soiled food-contact surfaces.
It was a grim inspection for a popular name in South Florida dining — and one that raised serious questions about food safety oversight in the kitchen.
Two other establishments also faced shutdowns: Pikliz Resto and Bar in Fort Lauderdale and Arties Sportsmen Lounge in Hollywood. Both were closed on May 5 following complaints and were found with live and dead roaches on the premises, among other issues, including pesticide misuse, poor sanitation and lack of employee training.
All three locations were allowed to reopen after completing the required cleanup and passing re-inspection.
**ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA
2626 PONCE DE LEON BLVD.
CORAL GABLES
ORDERED SHUT 5/7
28 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed 10+ live flies landing on slicer used to slice eggplant in the back kitchen area, 20+ live flies flying and landing on preparation table and pizza dough by back kitchen area.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pasta at front pizza station used for soup found at 66°F.”
“Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Pizza station.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta at pizza station used for soup at 66°F. Also found chicken wings at 66° at front counter.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Observed slicer at kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation.”
“Accumulation of debris on exterior of ware washing machine.”
“Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dish machine.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around kitchen area and pizza station.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen, dishwashing area.”
“Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris and grease all around and behind kitchen equipment.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Observed slicer at kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation.”
“Pizza peel at kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Also observed at kitchen, prep table grooved.”
“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees without hair restraint at kitchen.”
**PIKLIZ RESTO AND BAR
8267 SUNSET STRIP
FORT LAUDERDALE
ORDERED SHUT 5/5
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
12 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 roach crawling on and around front counter. Observed 1 roach crawling from front counter into kitchen.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches at front counter. Observed 1 dead roach under triple sink.”
“Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticide spray cans (4) stored near triple sink.”
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice container. Operator removed and stored correctly.”
“Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.”
**ARTIES SPORTSMEN LOUNGE
2218 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY
HOLLYWOOD
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 5/5
8 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches inside of water inlets on top of water heater located across from triple sink in kitchen Observed approximately 5 live roaches inside of drip pan on floor around water heater. Observed approximately 6 live roaches on ground in bar area Observed approximately 7 live roaches on ground under 2 door glass slider reach in cooler across from triple sink in kitchen.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches on ground at bar area Observed 3 dead roaches on ground in storage area in kitchen.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Hood filters soiled.”
“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.”
“No soap provided at hand wash sink.”
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