PUSATERI'S THIN CRUST CHICAGO PIZZA

227,221,219 Southeast Ocean Boulevard
Florida, 34996
Martin County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8881596

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2024 Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw sausage over pepperoni and sliced mushrooms at flip top cooler on cook line. Unwashed lettuce and tomatoes over pickles at walk in cooler. Operator stored all products properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 9/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8881203

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8757031

  • 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 employee Cell phone over bag of all purpose flour in back storage area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils in standing water at 100F at dish area. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front prep area.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stainless reach in at front line, sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken (59F-cold holding) ; cooked noodles (55-61F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stainless reach in at front line, sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken (59F-cold holding) ; cooked noodles (55-61F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing bleach not labeled at dish pit area. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8531383

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At pizza station.
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cheesecake and tiramisu individually portioned at front counter cooler for customer self service. Repeat Violation
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cloth towel resting on top of bread rolls in warmer. Operator removed cloth towel. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Big 6 poster sent to operator.
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. roast beef (49F - Cooling) at 2:30 since 1:45 - 49F 2:55 Observed at reach in cooler in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-15-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Allergens poster sent to operator.

Inspection Date: 10/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8367429

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen staff Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on right door of pizza make table cooler
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in both stand up freezers in kitchen and in chest freezer in outside storage area by mop sink
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cheese cakes, tiramisu and peanut butter pies at front area, individual portion in to go container for grab and go
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Dust/grease build up on side of pizza oven Debris on shelves in walk in cooler