BENNY'S DOWNTOWN PIZZA
2230 NE DIXIE HWY, Jensen Beach FL 34957 · 239-849-7259
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license 12.1.2025 Operator renewed
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024017068 | Feb 27, 2024 | Apr 11, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate1 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. At steam table - Marinara sauce 50F at 2:00 ( cooling overnight) - at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 6 hours- see stop sale
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered through front door and upon return - engaged in handling food and clean equipment without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed their hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At steam table - Marinara sauce 50F at 2:00 ( cooling overnight) - at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 6 hours- see stop sale Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler - Feta cheese 63F- cold holding, sliced ham 65F- cold holding, shredded cheese 62F- cold holding, cannoli filling 62 -cold holding, cooked pasta 55F- cold holding, sliced tomatoes 55F- cold holding, cooked chicken wings 54F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler - Feta cheese 63F- cold holding, sliced ham 65F- cold holding, shredded cheese 62F- cold holding, cannoli filling 62 -cold holding, cooked pasta 55F- cold holding, sliced tomatoes 55F- cold holding, cooked chicken wings 54F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cookline hand sink- sponge inside sink- operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Justin Lucas 2/10/23-2/10/26 expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical spray bottle not labeled - operator labeled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wiping cloth on prep counter operator removed.
Mar 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license 12.1.2025 Operator renewed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lasagna (48F cold holding);; cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding) butter (50F cold holding) inside opened flip top reach in cooler Per operator food not prepared or portioned today and left out of temperature for approximately 2 1/2 hours Advised operator to lose flip top cooler door or use ice bags to drop temperature
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee back kitchen hand wash sink blocked by food prep carts and other food equipment in back kitchen
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, raw chicken stored over cooked sausage. Raw turkey stored over French fries. Advised operator of proper storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen cook line flip top cooler and reach in cooler, Italian wedding soup (47F-Cold holding); minestrone soup (47F - Cold Holding); butter (57F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (52F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (52F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cooked lasagna (45F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated products held overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen cook line flip top cooler and reach in cooler, Italian wedding soup (47F-Cold holding); minestrone soup (47F - Cold Holding); butter (57F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (52F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (52F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cooked lasagna (45F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated products held overnight. See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by garbage can.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jul 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, raw chicken stored over cooked sausage. Raw turkey stored over French fries. Advised operator of proper storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen cook line flip top cooler and reach in cooler, Italian wedding soup (47F-Cold holding); minestrone soup (47F - Cold Holding); butter (57F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (52F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (52F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cooked lasagna (45F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated products held overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen cook line flip top cooler and reach in cooler, Italian wedding soup (47F-Cold holding); minestrone soup (47F - Cold Holding); butter (57F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (52F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (52F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cooked lasagna (45F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated products held overnight. See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by garbage can.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food stored on floor. At kitchen, oil stored on the floor. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored properly.
Feb 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 each Canned peppers dented to seam of can. Operator removed canned peppers from circulation.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer: Observed Raw ground beef over French fries, both products opened from commercial packaging. Advised operator to put ground beef on bottom of freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic butter (56F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (ingredients added) (56F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Operator placed back in cooler.
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 (ingredients added) (70F - Cooling) at 11:55 since 11:25 - 70F at 12:15 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator to split pizza sauce into two batches and place in freezer to quick chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator moved garbage can.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer with pasta in strainer resting in hand sink. Operator removed strainer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by back door.
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. Observed lasagna made in house then frozen not date marked in freezer. Educated operator on proper date tracking procedures.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees expired 11/2023
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -tomato sauce 58F, stored on prep table less than 1 hour, employee returned to reach-in cooler
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. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -multiple cutting boards throughout kitchen stained -inside of microwave soiled
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/
No soap provided at handwash sink. -employee restroom lacking soap dispenser, operator reinstalled
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone stored on white cutting board, operator relocated
Equipment in poor repair. -"Victory" reach-in cooler gaskets torn
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer gaskets soiled on all equipment throughout kitchen -exterior of microwave soiled
Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of food debris.
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