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BACI PIZZERIA & RISTORANTE

830 N DIXIE FREEWAY, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168 · 386 410 5801

Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats130
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7407311
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between D and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Tiki bar around keg cooler, approximately 4
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2020044263Aug 24, 2020Oct 22, 2020$200
4--2017009591Jan 10, 2017Jun 5, 2017$120

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

6 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findings
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Clam chowder 53F cooling from previous day in large plastic tub
High priority/03D-02-5
Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean plates without hand washing
High priority/12A-02-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over eggplant walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Show the remaining 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham in plastic 1/6 pan nested on top of 1/3 pan of pepperoni in the pizza cooler:46F. Stocked this morning per operator. Moved underneath
High priority/03A-02-5
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm cl
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tiki bar: Soda gun; Top corners of ice bin soiled with black substance; Visible buildup inside beer nozzles
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Eggplant from Tuesday
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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. Emily and Trinity
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon. See stop sale
Basic/06-09-1
Utensils in poor condition. Silicone spatula chipped. Operator discarded
Basic/14-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Water bottles for employees stored on the floor in the ice machine area under chemical storage.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Oct 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Leon
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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. Tiki 0 ppm cl corrected
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. - Shredded mozzarella and penne from the 6th
High priority/01B-24-5/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm cl corrected to 200 ppm cl
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Leon
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle in tiki bar
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
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. Dish washer
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Eggplant from Monday
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In Parmesan, server cooler
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet and keys between Togo containers and bowls on cookline
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Gaskets in poor repair. Small under counter server cooler
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

9 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
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. 0 ppm cl. Corrected to 50 ppm cl
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Live, small flying insects found. Tiki bar around keg cooler, approximately 4
High priority/35A-02-7
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw scallops over broccoli
High priority/08A-02-6
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pasta 4/21
High priority/01B-24-5/Repeat Violation
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 next to ice machine
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter above fill line up to 55F Cream left out 65F
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Pizza sauce 43-46F cooling overnight in 22 L container
High priority/03D-06-5
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 400 ppm quat
High priority/41-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Intermediate/22-02-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. John
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Reach in cooler toppings
Basic/14-01-5
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn, under counter server cooler Repaired with duct tape, 22 L plastic container
Basic/14-11-5
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. fan cover dessert cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Metal pizza peel Slicer
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 15, 2025 · Cutting boards Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. John
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 15, 2025 · Time Extended
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 15, 2025 · Time Extended
Nov 15, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Handsink in the ice machine area draining through pvc pipe onto the ground on the other side of the fence
High priority/28-08-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Fettuccine 11/1, linguine 11/4, spaghetti 11/6, penne 11/6, vodka sauce 11/6, pesto 11/4, feta 11/4
High priority/01B-24-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · pasta 11/8 Time Extended
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Metal pizza peel Slicer
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. John
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · Time Extended
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Across from ice machine
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · Time Extended
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Plastic 1/2 pan cracked and repaired with tape. Operator discarded
Basic/14-11-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
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. Main dish, 0 ppm cl. Operator primed and 100 pp was reached
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handsink in the ice machine area draining through pvc pipe onto the ground on the other side of the fence
High priority/28-08-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Fettuccine 11/1, linguine 11/4, spaghetti 11/6, penne 11/6, vodka sauce 11/6, pesto 11/4, feta 11/4
High priority/01B-24-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pizza cooler over night, pizza sauce 44F, shredded cheese 45F, sausage 51F, ham 48F, meatballs 47F, pizza sauce 47F and 51F, meatballs 43F, see stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Metal pizza peel Slicer
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. John
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked eggplant, cooked greens, meatballs
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Across from ice machine
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Shoes next to ice machine, corrected on site Cell phone cookline
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Plastic 1/2 pan cracked and repaired with tape. Operator discarded
Basic/14-11-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pasta 4/1, 4/1, 3/30, 3/31 Feta 3/24; goat cheese 3/24; Italian wedding soup 4/1; ham 4/1; opened canned artichokes 4/1, meat sauce 3/30
High priority/01B-24-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 15, 2024 · Ham 4/08, artichokes 4/8 Time Extended
Apr 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority5 Intermediate3 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. Marinara 50F cooling from previous day in walk in cooler large plastic container
High priority/03D-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of artichokes dented across top seal
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pasta 4/1, 4/1, 3/30, 3/31 Feta 3/24; goat cheese 3/24; Italian wedding soup 4/1; ham 4/1; opened canned artichokes 4/1, meat sauce 3/30
High priority/01B-24-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. John
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
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. Employees on duty
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
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. Multiple employees with no food handler training
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar, cookline
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi
Basic/06-09-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - Employee towel drying out of the dish washer
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

6 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Marinara made previous day 51F in the middle and 55F in the middle. Both in 5 gallon plastic containers. See stop sale
High priority/03D-02-5/Repeat Violation
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. Less than 25 ppm cl Operator changed out container and 100 ppm cl was reached
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen raw scallops over cheese
High priority/08A-02-6/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pasta 1/3 pans dated the 4th, 5th, and 6th in the reach in cooler Pasta 1/3 pans in the walk in cooler dated 6th
High priority/01B-24-5/Repeat Violation
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Sitting out at room temperature less than 4 hours on top of microwave. Operator returned to cooler,
High priority/03A-03-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Made at approximately 10 am per operator: at 12:55 pasta cooling in large covered plastic lexans 51-64F. @ 1:46, 46-64F.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Repeat Violation
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. John.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pizza area Ice machine area
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Caitlyn
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink substance in the main bar
Intermediate/41-17-4
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale
Basic/06-09-1
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cookline
Basic/10-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Corrected to 100 ppm cl. Operator changed out gallon
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site

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.