DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

DOWNTOWN BENNYS PIZZA

3359 Northwest Main Avenue
Florida, 34957
Martin County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10722879

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board containing cut marks and is no longer cleanable at flip top cooler prep counter in kitchen
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside white reach in freezer inside kitchen.
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Quaternary ammonium sanitizer 0 ppm at triple sink in kitchen. Operator mixed fresh solution to 200 ppm at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle per operator containing fabuloso on storage rack in kitchen

Inspection Date: 11/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10727194

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10725502

  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 50+ small flying insects throughout kitchen landing on stove, flip top coolers, croutons, flour, boxes, walls, shelves, pipes, soiled rags, garbage cans, plates. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Approximately 30+ small flying insects. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: At kitchen area approximately 10 small flying insects landing on single serve boxes and walk in cooler wall- operator killed and removed 7 small flying insects and sanitized area . Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Observed approximately 4 small flying insects landing on dry storage shelf with stored food items. Operator killed all 4 and sanitized area thoroughly. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 11/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10724134

  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 50+ small flying insects throughout kitchen landing on stove, flip top coolers, croutons, flour, boxes, walls, shelves, pipes, soiled rags, garbage cans, plates. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Approximately 30+ small flying insects. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: At kitchen area approximately 10 small flying insects landing on single serve boxes and walk in cooler wall- operator killed and removed 7 small flying insects and sanitized area . Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 11/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10722302

  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 50+ small flying insects throughout kitchen landing on stove, flip top coolers, croutons, flour, boxes, walls, shelves, pipes, soiled rags, garbage cans, plates. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Approximately 30+ small flying insects. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, raw fish stored over bread, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Same Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 11/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8734811

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, bowls not properly air dried. Wet nesting.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, French fries, onions, butter, milk, box of pork stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage.
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, reach in refrigerator visibly soiled with food debris.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. At walk in cooler, tuna salad, cooked pasta, pooled eggs, stored over 24 hours, not covered.
  • 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler, unwashed produce stored over cut fruit. Advised operator of proper storage.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At cook line prep table, bottles of ibuprofen stored on shelf with spices. Advised operator of proper chemical storage.
  • 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. At walk in cooler, prepared lasagna with mold like substances. See stop sale.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 50+ small flying insects throughout kitchen landing on stove, flip top coolers, croutons, flour, boxes, walls, shelves, pipes, soiled rags, garbage cans, plates.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, raw fish stored over bread, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At cook line, croutons contaminated by small flying insects. See stop sale
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, meatloaf (64F - Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (71F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (45F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 45 minutes. Advised operator of proper cold holding. Operator placed items into walk in for quick chill.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At cook line, cutting boards visibly soiled with food debris and mold like substance.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
  • 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.
  • 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. At walk in cooler, tuna salad, cooked pasta, pooled eggs, with no date marking. Operator stated he has no idea of date prepared.

Inspection Date: 1/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8440898

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2023. Operator renewed license while in the course of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs over cooked green beans reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw Philly beef (comminuted) over raw bacon reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cut watermelon (45F - Cooling) at 10:55 since 9:30 - 45F 11:10 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quat Test strips for Quat sanitizer at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8356567

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Spices/prep area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil/shortening container/prep area/kitchen
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor/storage area
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Pizza sauce/walk in cooler/corrective action taken /operator covered foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation