ARIA RISTORANTE PIZZERIA
2451 N ATLANTIC AVE, Daytona Beach FL 32118 · 386-265-5185
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 16 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -cooked spaghetti marked 7/5 inside wall in cooler
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Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken stored above precooked/ready to eat food inside reach in cooler. Person in charge corrected
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk, opened previous day
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 written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top surface Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -interior, upper portion
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -damaged corner of wood cutting board, deep groove/cut that does now allow adequate cleaning and sanitation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -small gap in bottom of door
In-use pizza peels stored on soiled surface between uses.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -pizza boxes on floor in back
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -plastic food trays
Feb 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -oven spray stored next to gloves on bottom shelf up front
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -yellow chemical
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to dispense food from bulk container of seasoning
In-use pizza peel stored on soiled surface between uses. -top of oven
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -restrooms
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -surface area above gaskets to reach in cooler next to stove -top surface of oven
Plumbing system in disrepair. -handle for handwashing sink in warewashing area
Single-service articles improperly stored. -wrapped pizza boxes on floor in back
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, manager replaced.
Jul 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -black substance on interior of ice machine in back
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to dispense bulk seasoning.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled hood filters
Jul 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee handled cell phone while preparing food/handling bread.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stores on top shelf inside walk in cooler above cooled sausage/sauces/ricotta
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -cooked spaghetti marked 7/5 inside wall in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked sausage, 41F at bottom of pan, 56F at top section of product due to overloading beyond equipment manufacturer recommended fill line. Person in charge removed some product and placed into cooler to cool down -ricotta cheese 48F, caramelized/cooked onions 47F, cooked chicken 45-46F inside right hand side/bottom storage of make line cooler across from oven. Manager stated placed inside cooler 2 hours prior at 11am. Callback inspection required next day to verify cold holding requirements of 41F or below for food that is temperature controlled for safety
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. -cheese bread loaded onto speed rack in back, no time marking indicated. Manager stated 2 hours prior
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -open gallons of milk without date mark from being opened inside walk in cooler
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -prepped/portioned lasagna inside stand up freezer in back, no date mark from when initially prepared
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -dispenser at hand sink next to oven
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -black substance on interior of ice machine in back
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to dispense bulk seasoning.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone briefly placed down on cutting board, advising operator that cell personal phones/any personal items from home are always considered soiled/contaminated.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -wrist watch worn while preparing food
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. -damaged plastic lid to container of ricotta inside walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink next to beverage dispenser -hand sink at entrance to kitchen next to oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled hood filters
Jan 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jan 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw pork removed from commercial packaging stored above mozzarella sticks inside stand up freezer Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored above mozzarella cheese inside walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -bowl of raw chicken stored above raw calamari inside top of makeline cooler next to stove
Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale.
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. See stop sale. -cooked pepperoni pizza, sausage/pepperoni, supreme, deep dish, panini, pinwheels out at room temperature without any time markings.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -ham
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. --portions of can opener blade -interior of microwave
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -pasta
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -lining shelving in back
Clean linens stored in improper location. -inside bin stored at employee restroom
Food stored on floor. -case of cheese on floor inside walk in cooler
Manager with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -warewashing area, restrooms
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hand sink basin next to 3 compartment sink -exterior of 3 compartment sink
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. -top shelf at prep table across from fryer
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed whole mushrooms stored above ready to eat food inside walk in cooler
Aug 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -shelves lined with cardboard in warewashing area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handsink in ware washing area, restrooms
Aug 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored above olives -raw sausage above carton of dairy product
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken 46F, resting above pan level at makeline cooler, manager stated placed in location 2 hours prior from refrigerator, moved back to cool down to 41F. -feta cheese 58F, ham 57F, mozzarella cheese 55F, ricotta cheese 54F inside makeline cooler across from pizza oven, operator stated unplugged tomdefrost 2 hours prior, moved TCS food into walk in cooler.
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. -cooked pizzas, stromboli, pinwheels. Manager added time
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -soft cheeses
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -black substance on blade for can opener -interior of small ice machine
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup without handle resting inside container of cheese
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -shelves lined with cardboard in warewashing area
In-use pizza peel stored on soiled surface between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handsink in ware washing area, restrooms
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dust/debris in knife holder on wall
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs store above lives/condiments inside walk in, manager moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -fresh garlic mixed with oil, held at room temperature, 85F. Operator added to time as public health control for 4 hour maximum
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. -slice cheese pizza
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on table next to can opener
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sinks inside kitchen/prep area
Nov 29, 2023□ 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handsink near pizza station blocked by dough tray
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink up front
Nov 13, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator has class scheduled for 6/15
Nov 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee/manager touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -operator handled/touched sliced meats with bare hands, cooked pizza without gloves to be placed out on line for by the slice orders
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. -raw/cold smoked salmon stored above cases of canned beverages inside walk in cooler. -inside stand up freezer in back, wrapped raw beef stored above commercial processed fried food. Advised to store raw food at bottom of freezers if removing from original commercial packaging
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pooled eggs, 46-47F inside lexan stored above fill line by resting on top of empty pans inside low boy next to stove. Operator stated prepared 2 hours prior, chose to discard. Advised not to store TCS food above other pans.
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. -sliced cheese pizza/pepperoni pizza. manager added time during inspection to whiteboard
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handsink near pizza station blocked by dough tray
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. -manager has class scheduled for 11/15. Advised to submit course completion/or certificate via email.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -purple chemical in sprayer next to 3 compartment sink without label
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cups used to dispense food inside lowboy at salad station
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink up front
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -aluminum pans with food contact surface facing up, along cook line on shelf
Oct 11, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator has class scheduled for 6/15
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Sep 11, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator has class scheduled for 6/15
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Aug 11, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator has class scheduled for 6/15
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
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