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FIRED UP A COAL OVEN PIZZARIA

195 MALABAR ROAD N.W. STE 101, Palm Bay FL 32907 · 321-727-3473

Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1505941
Grade history
SEP 24
APR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cucumbers in walk-in cooler
High priority/01B-07-4
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findings
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided owner with written plan., using time as a public health control for minced garlic oil.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop flour back of kitchen, moved to wash.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food no beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing pizza without a hair restraint. Manager gave him a hat.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of olives and tomato sauce on floor in back of kitchen, moved to storage rack.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Mushroom and feta containers stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. In back of establishment near the walk in cooler.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle, moved to wash.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Back of kitchen soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned it.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pizza make table gaskets soiled with flour. Vent hood covers soiled with dust.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza make table soiled with flour inside bottom shelf.
Basic/22-16-4
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Electrical outlet near ice machine front of restaurant missing cover plate, possible shock hazard to employees. Electrical outlet near pizza make table missing cover plate, possible shock hazard for employees.
/47-03-4/Repeat Violation
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Apr 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Make table near pizza oven has torn gasket lower left door and upper right door. Sandwich make table torn gasket upper left door and corner right door.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Apr 15, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor tiles under dish machine soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Apr 15, 2026 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall with hole near walk in cooler. Hole in wall near IT room.
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit Apr 15, 2026 · Time Extended
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. No light shield in passage way near walk in cooler.
Basic/38-01-4/Return visit Apr 15, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Make table near pizza oven soiled with flour on gaskets and below shelves. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler under microwaves. Walk in cooler gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Apr 15, 2026 · Time Extended
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Light fixtures out in ware washing area.
Basic/38-02-4/Return visit Apr 15, 2026 · Time Extended
- From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Outlet near pizza oven missing plastic cover plate.
/47-03-4/Return visit Apr 15, 2026 · Time Extended
Apr 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
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. Machine ran three times all test cam up 0 ppm, with sanitizer in bucket.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near sandwich make table has a drink with lemons poured in it. Operator corrected and educated server.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Dough scrapper and pie spatula stored between magnet and wall. Moved to wash.
Basic/24-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near walk in cooler.
Basic/36-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Make table near pizza oven has torn gasket lower left door and upper right door. Sandwich make table torn gasket upper left door and corner right door.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor tiles under dish machine soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/36-73-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall with hole near walk in cooler. Hole in wall near IT room.
Basic/36-24-5
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. No light shield in passage way near walk in cooler.
Basic/38-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Make table near pizza oven soiled with flour on gaskets and below shelves. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler under microwaves. Walk in cooler gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Light fixtures out in ware washing area.
Basic/38-02-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in mop sink not inverted or hung.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Outlet near pizza oven missing plastic cover plate.
/47-03-4
Dec 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Two new employees Rocco and Kayla have not signed reporting agreement. Provided to operator.
High priority/11-04-5/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Dec 2, 2025 · Not present at time of inspection and different manager. Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom shelf in make table front of store has food debris on it.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Dec 2, 2025 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance on deflector plate.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Dec 2, 2025 · Time Extended
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. Sandwich make table has temperature controlled foods at 48 to 50 degrees.
Basic/14-74-7/Return visit Dec 2, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich make table has torn gaskets on both doors.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Dec 2, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Make table front of store, make table used for sandwiches, and reach in freezer have soiled gaskets. Vent hood covers soiled with debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Dec 2, 2025 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container at pizza prep area missing label.
Basic/02D-01-5/Return visit Dec 2, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Two new employees Rocco and Kayla have not signed reporting agreement. Provided to operator.
High priority/11-04-5/Corrective Action Taken
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sandwich make table; diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked lamb (48F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (48F - Cold Holding); capicola deli meat (48F - Cold Holding); salami (48F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich make table; diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked lamb (48F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (48F - Cold Holding); capicola deli meat (48F - Cold Holding); salami (48F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom shelf in make table front of store has food debris on it.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance on deflector plate.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
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. Sandwich make table has temperature controlled foods at 48 to 50 degrees.
Basic/14-74-7
Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich make table has torn gaskets on both doors.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Cheese stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Pizza knives stored between magnets holder and wall.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to owner.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Make table front of store, make table used for sandwiches, and reach in freezer have soiled gaskets. Vent hood covers soiled with debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container at pizza prep area missing label.
Basic/02D-01-5
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine behind the bar
Basic/22-20-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad make table
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on make table door,
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor
Basic/08B-38-4
Sep 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on salad and kitchen make table
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets, multiple reach in coolers Lid closest to wall on salad make table coming apart
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to restaurant
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris Hood and hood filters with heavy dust and grease build up
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented tomato sauce cans
High priority/01B-01-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pasta 47 F - cold holding; made Sunday operator discarded
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese 50 F - cold holding; cooked pasta 47 F cold holding
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scouring pad in handwashing sink. Manager removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cannoli cream in reach in fridge Manager removed
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in shredded cheese - pizza make table. Manager removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Heavy build up of dust on vents in kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on salad and kitchen make table
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets, multiple reach in coolers Lid closest to wall on salad make table coming apart
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to restaurant
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored on floor. Cooked pasta and boxes on floor in walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris Hood and hood filters with heavy dust and grease build up
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket Mop hung to dry by manager
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown sugar. Labeled by manager
Basic/02D-01-5
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cucumbers in walk-in cooler
High priority/01B-07-4
Stop Sale issued for safety food due to temperature abuse, cooked pasta in walk-in cooler temping at 48-52F, in cooler overnight
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, pasta in walk-in cooler temping at 48-52F, was in cooler overnight, see stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection, cooked pasta temping at 48-52F cooling overnight in the walk-in cooler
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair, Gaskets torn on pizza make table, salad make table, dessert cooler.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Non food contact surfaces soiled: Excessive dust on fan above prep table Hood filters with accumulated dust Can opener soiled with old food debris
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled, cutting board stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
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. *No employee health reporting agreement
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on multiple coolers ripping and soiled.
Basic/14-11-5
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over dry storage
Basic/38-07-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Fan vent in ceiling accumulated excess dust.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled substance
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.