DOWNTOWN BENNYS PIZZA
3359 NW MAIN AVE, Jensen Beach FL 34957 · 5619072202
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At cook line, croutons contaminated by small flying insects. See stop sale
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024067459 | Nov 18, 2024 | Jan 27, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw shell eggs stored over/ ready-to-eat food pasta and cheeses at walk in cooler Operator removed
Ceiling tile missing above cook line
Food storage container cracked at drying rack
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Dec 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep counter on cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at reach in and walk in cooler
Dec 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Observed cut tomatoes made on 11/23 Cooked onions made on 11/22 Inside tall Pepsi reach in cooler at front kitchen Dates exceed 7 days see stop sale
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cut tomatoes date marked 11/23 Cooked onions 11/22 Inside tall Pepsi reach in cooler at front kitchen Dates exceed 7 days see stop sale
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. Observed inside walk in cooler tomato sauce (45F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F- Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding) Per chef, items not prepared or portioned today and left out of temperature for more than 4 hours see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk in cooler tomato sauce (45F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F- Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding) Per chef, items not prepared or portioned today and left out of temperature for more than 4 hours see stop sale.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed documents to operator
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep counter on cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at reach in and walk in cooler
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Quaternary ammonium sanitizer 0 ppm at triple sink in kitchen. Operator mixed fresh solution to 200 ppm at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle per operator containing fabuloso on storage rack in kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board containing cut marks and is no longer cleanable at flip top cooler prep counter in kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside white reach in freezer inside kitchen.
Nov 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 50+ small flying insects throughout kitchen landing on stove, flip top coolers, croutons, flour, boxes, walls, shelves, pipes, soiled rags, garbage cans, plates.
Nov 20, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 50+ small flying insects throughout kitchen landing on stove, flip top coolers, croutons, flour, boxes, walls, shelves, pipes, soiled rags, garbage cans, plates.
Nov 19, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 50+ small flying insects throughout kitchen landing on stove, flip top coolers, croutons, flour, boxes, walls, shelves, pipes, soiled rags, garbage cans, plates.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, raw fish stored over bread, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage.
Nov 18, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 19 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. At cook line prep table, bottles of ibuprofen stored on shelf with spices. Advised operator of proper chemical storage.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. At walk in cooler, prepared lasagna with mold like substances. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 50+ small flying insects throughout kitchen landing on stove, flip top coolers, croutons, flour, boxes, walls, shelves, pipes, soiled rags, garbage cans, plates.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, raw fish stored over bread, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At cook line, croutons contaminated by small flying insects. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, meatloaf (64F - Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (71F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (45F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 45 minutes. Advised operator of proper cold holding. Operator placed items into walk in for quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At cook line, cutting boards visibly soiled with food debris and mold like substance.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler, tuna salad, cooked pasta, pooled eggs, with no date marking. Operator stated he has no idea of date prepared.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, bowls not properly air dried. Wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, French fries, onions, butter, milk, box of pork stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, reach in refrigerator visibly soiled with food debris.
Stored food not covered. At walk in cooler, tuna salad, cooked pasta, pooled eggs, stored over 24 hours, not covered.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler, unwashed produce stored over cut fruit. Advised operator of proper storage.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2023. Operator renewed license while in the course of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs over cooked green beans reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw Philly beef (comminuted) over raw bacon reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cut watermelon (45F - Cooling) at 10:55 since 9:30 - 45F 11:10 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quat Test strips for Quat sanitizer at time of inspection.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Spices/prep area.
Food stored on floor. Oil/shortening container/prep area/kitchen
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor/storage area
Stored food not covered. Pizza sauce/walk in cooler/corrective action taken /operator covered foods.
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.