MAZZA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE

Name: MAZZA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
Address: 15749 PINES BLVD, HOLLYWOOD, FL, 33027, US
Rating: 79.3

15749 PINES BLVD, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33027

License #1621822

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79.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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MAZZA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE in HOLLYWOOD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 17 total violations — 2 critical, 7 major, 8 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 20, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 2 major and 6 minor violations.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top soiled ice machine. Operator remove scoop , washed and sanitized and stored in clean container.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above oven soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door.
[12B-14-4] Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Employee canned beverage stored In ice bin in kitchen. Manager removed during the inspection.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In back preparation area , bowl with no handle used to dispense salt. Operator removed during the inspection.
[11-03-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Emailed poster to manager. Manager posted during the inspection.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout restaurant.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler , cooked lentil peas, cooked potatoes made more than 24 hours and held in cooler not date marked. Manager date marked during the inspection. 03-19.

Administrative complaint recommended
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer for food at establishment.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at cook line. Operator removed.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above garlic cloves inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top cooler 2// raw beef (51F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator put food inside reach in freezer to quick chill.
[11-26-1] 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. Reviewed food employee reporting form with operator. Operator printed form, reviewed with employee, and employee signed during inspection.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1) Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing unknown purple solution stored at dish pit. 2) Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing unknown clear solution stored at end of cook line. Employee labeled spray bottles.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine, in kitchen, soiled with black mold like substance. Employee cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed certified food manager certification expired 05/16/2025 for Faris Bushnaq.

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