DEL PESTO
201 N US HWY 1, Jupiter FL 33477
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
MAY 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. veal (55F - Cold Holding) on the prep table; food thawed out at room temperature; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; food moved to walk-in cooler;
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026024600 | Feb 12, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2024067676 | Sep 17, 2024 | Jan 14, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2021009245 | Feb 3, 2021 | Apr 5, 2021 | $320 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outdoors and without washing hands employee began to handle clean and sanitized utensils, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped face multiple times and without washing hands employee handled tray of bread knots, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw shrimp and raw shell eggs stored above cooked vegetables, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Establishment clam tags not marked with date last served, discussed with operator clam tag requirements.
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Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. In reach in freezer fresh clams with no tag, discussed with operator who removed tag from clip board to place with clams.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen on speed rack cooked pasta (81F - Cooling) at 1:45 since 1:30 to 80F at 2:10, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler door gaskets soiled discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cook line multiple sauce and oils stored in unlabeled bottles, discussed with operator to label all bottles.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employees walked in and started to touch clean utensils and work with food without washing hands first; educated; employees washed hands
Handwash sink at cook line used for purposes other than handwashing- food container stored inside; removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line Provided
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime - gaskets at all reach in coolers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all at cook line
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap after touching soiled wet towel and dumping chlorine solution and started to cut onions to be used in sauces Educated Employee washed hands properly
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw veal over pasta and peas - not commercially packaged in reach in freezer at cook line Stored properly
Handwash sink at cook line used for purposes other than handwashing- to store sanitizer bucket inside Removed
No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line; Provided
Food stored on floor- Onions and stock inside walk-in cooler Stored properly
Sep 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw egg wash over cooked chicken in reach in cooler at cook line; stored properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. veal (55F - Cold Holding) on the prep table; food thawed out at room temperature; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; food moved to walk-in cooler;
Bowl used to dispense salt and sugar at cook line; removed
May 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 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) unable to fix
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not commercially packaged stored above raw clams not commercially packaged in reach in freezer at cook line; Stored properly
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked chicken raw. Raw steak over cooked shrimp in second cooler at cook line Stored properly
Clams tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Clams tags not marked with last date served. Educated operator
Clams removed from original container for long-term storage.
Stored food not covered- meatballs in walk-in cooler Food covered
Nov 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Joseph Graydon
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.
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- bolognese and lasagna in walk-in cooler; foods thawed on Tuesday; educated and advised to date
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.