SOUTH BEACH PIZZA II

Based on 5 health inspections, SOUTH BEACH PIZZA II in VERO BEACH has earned a 2.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1802 Old Dixie Highway
Vero Beach, Florida, 32960
Indian River County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10945045

  • 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. AC dripping onto floor in prep room
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In prep room
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Condensation dripping from AC unit onto food prep table with canned goods being stored on shelf. No cross contamination observed at time. Prep table is not in use.Operator was able to move table away from wall where water is dripping. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation food debris. Can opener blade is soiled. Walk in cooler shelves have food debris
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled AC unit in prep room has mold like substance
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk flour bin in storage. Operator added plastic wrap Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand sinks in kitchen Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10752512

  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil and shortening on floor next to fryers - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8843297

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil and shortening on floor next to fryers
  • 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of Table is heavily rusted that is storing onions and spices near dish pit. Operator moved food Corrected On-Site
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0ppm Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over lasagna in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pies made at 12:45. Employee added time Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Printed and operator filled out form Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8842883

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for sanitizer. Operator needs quaternary test strips. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For pizza sauce and pizza slices. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator does not have certificates for all employees. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8789184

  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • 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. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for sanitizer. Operator needs quaternary test strips.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter sink
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator removed dishwasher and is using a 2 compartment prep sink to wash and sanitize dishes. Operator is using old dish machine rinse bay to rinse dishes. 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. For pizza sauce and pizza slices. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Operator does not have certificates for all employees.