DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

DOWNTOWN BENNYS PIZZA

With 6 documented inspections, DOWNTOWN BENNYS PIZZA in FORT PIERCE has achieved a 2.4/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

4919 SE OLEANDER AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10876156

  • 10-20-4:Basic - 2 In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Pizza cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in fresh food cooler.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza. Operator closed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Black trash bags used to store bread found in 3 door lowboy cooler. Provided alternatives. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Showed image of what to obtain and explained here it is needed.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator provided towers next to pizza front counter. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8838935

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On grated shelf.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. It was emailed to manager and I verified. Educated operator to print and post. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All throughout.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. In shared plaza
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In rear reach in cooler next to deep freezer, raw shelled eggs over cooked marinara sauce. Operator reorganized and corrected. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-01-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge no Big 6 poster. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. No written time plan for pizza pies. Plan was emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8838708

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Under three compartment sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8728906

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For the kitchen staff. Informed Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Under three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of reach in freezer heavily soiled.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for chlorine.
  • 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. No training for three employees. Warning
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 3/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8542049

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Some staff not wearing hair restraint. Informed Manager,.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided First Aid- Choking Document. Informed Manager.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents dirty.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipes under 3 compartment sink.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor under the 3 compartment sink.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front sink had utensils in it. Back sink had food debris.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back sink, informed staff. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.
  • 53B-13-5: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. Informed Manager.

Inspection Date: 11/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350907

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or open stored in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee beverages in reach in cooler, manager disposed. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Follow wash-rinse-sanitize procedures on documents
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 21-01-4:Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Wiping clothes dirty under equipment.
  • 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. Educated Manager and completed documentation. Corrected On-Site