CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

dba CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN INC

Status Current (20)

Overview & reputation

California Pizza Kitchen is a seating restaurant with 180 seats located at 2301 N Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. The restaurant specializes in hand-tossed pizzas alongside Italian dishes, pastas, and salads, with a seasonally-inspired menu complemented by hand-shaken cocktails, premium wines, and craft beers. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm.

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Food Safety Score

94 /100 · Excellent

Calculated by Florida Food Scores from DBPR inspection data over the last 36 months. This is not an official government rating. How scores work

Latest DBPR inspection

Dec 2, 2025 Inspection Completed - No Further Action 6 violations

The Food Safety Score above reflects up to 4 weighted inspection cycles, not this single visit alone. View full history

Score breakdown

Based on 2 inspection cycles in the last 36 months.

  • Dec 2, 2025 — cycle score 94 (60% weight) · 0 high, 0 intermediate, 6 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Jul 23, 2025 — cycle score 95 (40% weight) · 0 high, 1 intermediate, 1 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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DBPR Inspection History

2 records from Florida DBPR. Tap a row to expand violation details.

What violations mean
Date Result Expand
Dec 2, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V13
Parasite destruction
Parasite destruction procedures not followed
H · V14 ×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food Visit ID: 13470366 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jul 23, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
Class: Food Visit ID: 10925832 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food

License & Location

Location

Address
2301 N FEDERAL HWY
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33305-2538
Seating
180 seats
Phone
813-353-8155
DBPR District
District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
County (Region Code)
Bay (code 3)

License

License Number
SEA1616939
License Status
Current (20)
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
Risk Level 2
License Expiry
Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Dec 2, 2025

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