DEL FRANCOS PIZZA
25444 FL-46 STE 4/5, Sorrento FL 32776
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours operator moved to freezer for quick cooling. Garlic in oil (81F - Cold Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table soiled. Fryer baskets soiled Can opener soiled Slicer soiled. Operator cleaned.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink next to dishwasher.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at pizza station Upright reach in cooler gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior at pizza station. Upright reach in cooler interior
Jun 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours operator moved to freezer for quick cooling. Garlic in oil (81F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table soiled. Fryer baskets soiled Can opener soiled Slicer soiled. Operator cleaned.
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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
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. Provided form to operator.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink next to dishwasher.
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 hat hanging on mixer. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line soiled. Floor under three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezers.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar container. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at pizza station Upright reach in cooler gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior at pizza station. Upright reach in cooler interior
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor. Operator removed.
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on dish rack in the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses on prep table. Operator removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor a cook line
Food stored on floor. Two bottles of cool King oil. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White cutting board on prep table. Exterior of equipment at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at prep table.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dough mixer.
May 21, 2025□ 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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Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
May 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
No soap provided at handwash sink. - hand wash sink next to dish machine
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - reach in cooler
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Feb 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -tested 0ppm, operator refilled quaternary ammonia sanitizer, retested 300ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards lightly stained
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in corner of kitchen, operator restocked paper towels
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. -broken window on front of establishment
Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall above triple sink
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -double door stainless steel reach-in cooler
Dec 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -tested 0ppm, operator refilled quaternary ammonia sanitizer, retested 300ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards lightly stained
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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in corner of kitchen, operator restocked paper towels
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. -broken window on front of establishment
Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall above triple sink
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -double door stainless steel reach-in cooler
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 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 beef over fried ravioli, not commercially packaged, in upright freezer
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwashing sink blocked by ladder
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -kitchen floor
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -dust pan over pizza boxes
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.