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ARTURO'S PIZZA & MORE

2040 PALM BAY RD NE, Palm Bay FL 32905 · 321-951-9929

Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1505986
Grade history
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
NOV 25
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2026. Log onto myFloridalicense.com or call 850-487-1395 to renew.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cut leafy greens in large make table.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attached with no backflow device. Hose in basin.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting over triple sink.
Basic/24-08-4
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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. Oil, honey, and spread for sale missing required information.
Basic/02D-03-4
The state's own report →
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed written procedures to manager on duty.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in salt container. Manager discarded cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile under large mixer is in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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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. Pizza at front counter -manager placed time mark
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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. inspector provided plan handout to manager
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes and other items stored on top of handwashing sink - items removed from sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Round pans not inverted on storage rack by back door
Basic/24-05-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Educated operator
Basic/08B-49-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Bucket of red onions and case of pizza sauce on floor
Basic/08B-38-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink- inspector provided signs to manager
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in coolers soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label on plastic bin
Basic/16-46-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates by pizza prep station - flipped by manager
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar on back shelf
Basic/02D-01-5
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Wings prepared on Sunday not date marked.
High priority/02C-01-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 44F, placed in cooler to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For garlic and oil, and pizza slices. Provided for operator.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items with cheese.
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on cooler with mozzarella cheese
Basic/14-11-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In 2 door cooler.
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on pizza cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic in oil had been out for two hours, recommended keeping cold or hot or putting on time plan
High priority/03A-02-5
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, sanitizer bucket ppm was over 200. Operator diluted to 100ppm
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles of cheese reach-in cooler
Basic/23-24-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair, gaskets on cheese reach-in cooler torn
Basic/14-11-5
Gaskets on reach-in cooler soiled with old food debis
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. * Hole in ceiling in closet.
Basic/36-32-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. * Gaskets torn on reach-in cooler on pizza make table
Basic/14-11-5
Improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse - a different product was used for the wash and for the sanitize steps. *educated operator on how to use bleach to sanitize, left them with some test strips and how to acquire more.
Basic/16-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. * Fan over tables in dining area with excesive dust
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. An unopened bag of Pizza boxes stored in closet near various chemicals.
Basic/25-05-4

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.