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FIVE STAR PIZZA

1224 PALM COAST PKWY SW, Palm Coast FL 32164 · 386.246.9699

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS2800775
Grade history
NOV 23
OCT 24
NOV 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Bee flying by mop sink. Person in charge removed bee.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD 40 stored above water bottles for customers and staff per operator. Operator reorganized.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in back kitchen prep area blocked by dough storage containers. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at pizza make station gaskets in poor repair.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exterior door shows light shining through underneath.
Basic/35B-01-4
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floors in back kitchen area has standing water.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles throughout back prep station has broken tiles. Wall in soda storage room shows damage
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven has a lot of old food debris build up on and under racks.
Basic/22-08-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from bottom of triple sink far right.
Basic/29-11-4
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Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza make line soiled with dough and flour. Observed cheese grinder soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor behind Hobart floor mixer. Person in charge had employee sweep area to remove.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in ware washing area.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed spilled soda on floor and under wall panel near back storage area.
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some tiles in back kitchen cracked and chipped.
Basic/36-17-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall near soda storage area broken allowing soda too pool under panel.
Basic/36-24-5
Jan 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found Bee flying by mop sink. Person in charge removed bee.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site
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. Missing on pizza sauce. Person in charge time stamped.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Floor mixer is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing from back hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. All but 3 staff are missing certificates.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Glass reach in cooler is soiled in tracks and bottom shelf.
Basic/23-24-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing on back side of wall behind mop sink and 3CS.
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Drain cover(s) missing. Both drain covers are missing at mop sink and where pipe drains at 3CS.
Basic/29-18-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottled water and can of Pringle's on front prep table. Person in charge removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back and front doors are wide open without a screen. Person in charge turned on air vent.
Basic/35B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 10ppm. Person in charge added bleach and tested at 75ppm.
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
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. Establishment missing training for some employees.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding is missing under 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee not wearing hat while preparing pizza. Person in charge addressed and he put hat on.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. Missing on marinara. Person in charge time stamped 10 am.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of bleach above clean pan on dish rack. Person in charge moved bleach.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer dirty is soiled with flour.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding is broken on right wall in back of kitchen behind reach in freezer and along 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-03-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone above single service pieces. Person in charge moved phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers with equipment inside of them.
Basic/14-38-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Establishment has old labels on food containers.
Basic/16-46-4

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.