ALFONSO'S PIZZA AND PASTA
2740 BRIGANTINE PL, Port St Lucie FL 34953 · 772-878-0042
Last inspected Jun 15, 2026 · 14 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 33 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator tried to set up account at the time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jun 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 20, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Apr 17, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 46F cold holding, spaghetti 46F cold holding, sliced ham 45F cold holding, pizza sauce 46F cold holding, meatballs 44F cold holding, cut tomatoes 44F cold holding found in walk in cooler. Per Manager, staff has been in and out of cooler. Door was opened slightly ajar when Inspector arrived. 2 ambient thermometers read at 40F.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For pizzas. Printed copy was provided and emailed.
Apr 16, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 46F cold holding, spaghetti 46F cold holding, sliced ham 45F cold holding, pizza sauce 46F cold holding, meatballs 44F cold holding, cut tomatoes 44F cold holding found in walk in cooler. Per Manager, staff has been in and out of cooler. Door was opened slightly ajar when Inspector arrived. 2 ambient thermometers read at 40F.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For pizzas. Printed copy was provided and emailed.
Apr 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 46F cold holding, spaghetti 46F cold holding, sliced ham 45F cold holding, pizza sauce 46F cold holding, meatballs 44F cold holding, cut tomatoes 44F cold holding found in walk in cooler. Per Manager, staff has been in and out of cooler. Door was opened slightly ajar when Inspector arrived. 2 ambient thermometers read at 40F.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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. Nick and Anthony signed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For pizzas. Printed copy was provided and emailed.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of raw chicken and box of shredded mozzarella in walk in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top of microwave. Informed manager.
Dec 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Dec 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta 53F cold holding, sausage precooked 51F cold holding, ham sliced 51F cold holding, sausage sliced 51F cold holding, raw chicken 53F cold holding in walk in cooler. Owner stated they have been going in and out of cooler within the time of Inspectors arrival. Pizza sauce homemade 53F cold holding.Per Cook, sitting out less than 3 hours. Education provided. Cook moved to cooler to rapid chill.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Dec 17, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta 53F cold holding, sausage precooked 51F cold holding, ham sliced 51F cold holding, sausage sliced 51F cold holding, raw chicken 53F cold holding in walk in cooler. Owner stated they have been going in and out of cooler within the time of Inspectors arrival. Pizza sauce homemade 53F cold holding.Per Cook, sitting out less than 3 hours. Education provided. Cook moved to cooler to rapid chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Payment was made during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Owner using chlorine. Showed Owner which test kit to obtain.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Hanging over dough maker.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in reach in cooler has leftover food debris.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator tried to set up account at the time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Portable small black fan.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Bulk sauce in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and portable small black fan accumulation of dust.
Jan 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Informed Manager of which strips to buy when using chlorine sanitizer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen near hand washing sink.
Dec 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked pasta 45F cold holding in walk in cooler. Made yesterday. Operator discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded mozzarella 47F cold holding was stored overnight in pizza cooler and cooked pasta 45F cold holding in walk in cooler. All items made yesterday. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded mozzarella 47F cold holding was stored overnight in pizza cooler. Operator discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen blocked by bulk oil and fan.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Informed Manager of which strips to buy when using chlorine sanitizer.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided Operator with paperwork to fill out for pizza.
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. C.M.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Manager informed inspector pizza cooler is out of service and was recently serviced. All TCS items have been stored in walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Mariana sauce and bulk oil.
Light not functioning. 2 bulbs.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen near hand washing sink.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at sink at cooks line.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer and under oven. Behind all cooking equipment is heavily soiled. Floor under three compartment sink and in floor drain.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles under the fryer and equipment.
Food stored on floor. Multiple foods items in walk in cooler. Two bags of flour in kitchen.
Hood ventilation system grease accumulation on inside of system and outside. Missing hood vents
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of oven.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at pizza station. Multiple walls in main kitchen. wall behind cooking equipment.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water under three compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Fly swatter hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen soiled.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.