DAVILA'S PIZZA
8418 20 ST, Vero Beach FL 32966 · 772-569-1711
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food intended to be heated as a sole ingredient not immediately heated to 145 degrees F after bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee shredding blocks of mozzarella cheese with no gloves. Educated employee who put on gloves
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has old food debris and grease. Moved to 3 bay sink to wash
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/
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Led a container used as scoop in tomato sauce
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack being stored on fryer oil
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid used to store chicken wings jn 2 door cooler has cracked and melted lid
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Tall Reach in freezer and low boy freezer door panels have exposed insulation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over blocks of mozzarella in glas single door 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. It is determined that pizza and sauce were placed into service 35 minutes ago. Employee added time to board
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs quat test strips
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook on grill
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Along back wall of kitchen. Manager states portable AC unit was left on over night and tank got overfilled resulting water to leak out
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors under cook line equipment have build up and along wall base throughout kitchen
Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Interior of multiple reach in cooler doors have foam board exposed. Front counter cooler door and single door freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease and dust buildup
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in dining area
Stored food not covered. Pizza pies used on time. Manager covered pizza with tray
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Wall above hood system has dust buildup. -Wall behind stove has old food debris.
Aug 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicers blade soiled in old food debris. Employee states they have not used slicer today. Advised to clean -white cutting board on dry rack is heavily soiled in black mold like substance. Advised to throw away
Walls throughout kitchen have dust build up. Floors have old food debris/grease build up under equipment
Equipment in poor repair. Low boy reach in cooler door panel is falling off
Food stored on floor. Bags of opened flour on floor next to mixer
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area between flat top grill and cooler has accumulated old food debris and grease
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom Cook line drawer has old food debris and dead flying insect. Two door low boy reach in cooler has orange substance on bottom of cooler. Advised employee to clean
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet rag on make table cutting board
Jun 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food intended to be heated as a sole ingredient not immediately heated to 145 degrees F after bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee shredding blocks of mozzarella cheese with no gloves. Educated employee who put on gloves
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicers blade soiled in old food debris. Employee states they have not used slicer today. Advised to clean -white cutting board on dry rack is heavily soiled in black mold like substance. Advised to throw away
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 proof of CFM
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. 2 female employees. Employee states she has been here for 8 months
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. For employees that have no proof of training. Printed form
Walls throughout kitchen have dust build up. Floors have old food debris/grease build up under equipment
Equipment in poor repair. Low boy reach in cooler door panel is falling off
Food stored on floor. Bags of opened flour on floor next to mixer
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area between flat top grill and cooler has accumulated old food debris and grease
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom Cook line drawer has old food debris and dead flying insect. Two door low boy reach in cooler has orange substance on bottom of cooler. Advised employee to clean
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet rag on make table cutting board
Dec 17, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Romaine lettuce stored on Raw shelled eggs in glass cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw ground beef patties in low boy cooler
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Microwave in disrepair. Interior coating is cracking and peeling
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/ 3 employees in store and 1 delivery driver
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. For Kiki, personal in charge stated it is at other store.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop Parmesan cheese in make table 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/ low boy cooler
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Heavy grease build up under floors of fryer and stove. Under coolers and equipment throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil and canned tomato sauce on floor in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled in dust and grease
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above grill and fryers
Oct 16, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Pizzas at front counter. Pans were added to cover pizzas.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Romaine lettuce stored on Raw shelled eggs in glass cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw ground beef patties in low boy 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Employee added time on board
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Winded bottle stored next to pizzas at front counter
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Microwave in disrepair. Interior coating is cracking and peeling
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/ 3 employees in store and 1 delivery driver
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. For Kiki, personal in charge stated it is at other store.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop Parmesan cheese in make table 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/ low boy cooler
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Heavy grease build up under floors of fryer and stove. Under coolers and equipment throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil and canned tomato sauce on floor in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled in dust and grease
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above grill and fryers
Jul 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Lasagna, marinara sauce in reach in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener blade and mixer head soiled.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of grease behind and under cooking equipment
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler
Jul 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Lettuce sitting on top of Raw shell eggs in reach in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Lasagna, marinara sauce in reach in cooler
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 broken eggs. Chef threw away
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. Low boy reach in cooler. Manager stated all items have been in cooler overnight. Raw Chicken breast marinating 46f Marinara 48f Cooked chicken wings 48f Case chicken wings 53f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener blade and mixer head soiled.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of grease behind and under cooking equipment
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler facing glass door cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor in dry storage and in front area
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Unwashed Cucumbers and celery stored on raw shelled eggs in glass cooler.
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/
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. Chicken wings and coleslaw with no date mark Lasagna
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in sugar bin
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and under prep tables and equipment. 2. Walls behind cook line
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil in outdoor shed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass produce cooler has mold like substance accumulation on wire shelves.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout containers on floor in outdoor shed
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Low boy cooler across from glass produce cooler
Stored food not covered. Pizza on time plan sitting on prep table where easily accessible to public, not covered in any way. Pans were placed over pizzas.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices and squeeze bottles not labeled
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 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. See stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head dirty. 2. Slicer guard dirty
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. Lasagna
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in Italian seasoning
Clean linens stored in improper location. Hanging from belt pizza cook
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Younger cook
Equipment in poor repair. Insulation showing on double door reach in freezer
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout rear kitchen. 2. Wall soiled above hood and rear door
Food stored on floor. Case of pizza sauce on floor under microwave
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms used by staff
Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in outside shed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Italian seasoning
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.