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STEVES PIZZA EXPRESS

Based on 7 health inspections, STEVES PIZZA EXPRESS in CUTLER RIDGE has earned a 2.2/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

20216 OLD CUTLER RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/9/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13508486

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 7 int, 14 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. There is a hole on one of the ceiling vent above 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a plastic bracelet while engage in food preparation. Warning
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator with no hair restraint while engage in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave is burnt inside . Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with tomato sauce stored on the floor if the walk in cooler. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-01-5: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 scoop handle inside the flour. Warning
  • 40-01-4:Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed purse, cell phone and car keys stored on top of the flour bags next to the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed containers to go stored in the floor of the bathroom. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pizzas not covered in a reach next to the register. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with flour not labeled. Warning
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee was not sanitizing utensils after rinsing them. Operator was coached how to sanitize utensils. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed garlic with oil (82 F - Cold Holding) stored at preparation table since 11:00 AM Stop sale was issued. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic with oil (82 F - Cold Holding) stored at preparation table since 11:00 AM Stop sale was issued. Warning
  • 53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee was not sanitizing utensils after rinsing them. Employee was coached. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. It did not have batteriesRepeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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. Observed Lisa working since 2023, Laura, more than 2 months, and Naima more than 2 months. Warning
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. I emailed the form to operator. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee it was cooked 2 days ago. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the exit door. The hot water is off. Repeat Violation Warning

8/29/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10883463

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 4 int, 9 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing 1 ceiling tile on the right side of the oven. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with accumulated food debris, grease and dust throughout the kitchen area. Also observed walk in cooler vent soiled with dust. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored on preparation table.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer with ice creams at the front counter.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken inside reach in cooler not covered.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - very slow draining water in handwash sink,located next to three-compartment.
  • 12A-29-4: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. Employee placed her cell phone in preparation table and then handled pepperoni to the front line without washing hands.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (69 F - Cold Holding) stored in a plastic container on preparation table. Operator was advised to use TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL WRITTEN PROCEDURES.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form was emailed to operator.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed faucet for hot water is not working at hand wash sink located by the oven.

3/11/2025· 1y ago

2 int, 8 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen not smooth and easily cleaned. Repeat Violation
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing on the right side of hood system.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed walk in cooler vent soiled with debris. Observed ceiling tiles over pizza oven soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards grooved at kitchen area.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water 88F. Employee changed water and heated to a final temperature of 140F. Cos Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave on shelf next to handwashing sink soiled with food debris and mold like substance.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris. Observed interior of reach in cooler across fryers soiled with food debris.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the walls of walk in cooler soiled with debris. Observed wall next to handwashing sink at preparation area soiled with food debris.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed speed racks at walk in cooler soiled with debris. Observed can opener at preparation area soiled with food debris.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

12/5/2024· 1y 3mo ago

6 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area, not smooth or easily cleanable.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles over pizza oven and cook line soiled with grease like debris. Observed air vents soiled with debris.
  • 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster lid missing.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer located at the front of establishment with ice buildup.
  • 29-27-4:Basic - Mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink not accessible at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed racks inside walk-in cooler soiled with food debris.

3/22/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8594167

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 5 int, 6 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handle soiled with old food debris.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at preparation cooler with cut marks no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave and oven interior soiled with old food debris.
  • 29-27-4:Basic - Mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink not accessible at time of inspection.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelf rusted next to the hand washing sink near back exit door.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at front counter.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside thank you bag at walk in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic with oil 74F( - Cold Holding) . As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator placed product inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 53A-16-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed food manager Ryan unable to asnwered chicken cooking temperature. Provided temperature to operator. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment with no written procedures for time as a public health. Provided to operator via email, operator filled out procedures during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink near back exit door with water at 77 F. Run water for approximately 3 minutes.

1/18/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8347704

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 6 int, 2 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on the preparation table.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the preparation table fresh garlic in oil (78F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, employee placed it in the cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-27-4: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.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 11-26-1: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. Not available upon request. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Not available upon request. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meat lasagna held longer than 24 hours in the walk in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation

12/19/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8249601

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

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Google Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
(370 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Meal Delivery
✓ Meal Takeaway
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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