GIORGIO'S PIZZERIA
955 17 ST, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 2158803801
Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-25. Operator renewed during inspection
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over pasta
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside deck hose bib
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Next to ice bin
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Reading 0ppm. Ran and primed sanitizer. Now reading 100ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (80F - Cold Holding)for 3.5 hours Advised to add to time plan
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin
Pizza cutter wiped clean with employee apron. Educated operator
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-25. Operator renewed during inspection
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with written time plan. For pizza pies
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler. Operator has ordered a new gasket
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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. 1 new hire hired less than a month ago. Provided form
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in hallway
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked sausage and raw eggs over ricotta cheese in reach in cooler
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added dishwasher
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. 1 new hire hired less than a month ago. Provided form
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in hallway
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Oil in garlic
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic and oil found at 86F sitting out. Chef stated it was made yesterday. Educated chef and advised for him to put on time plan with pizza pies.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Rubbing alcohol stored above food on wire shelf
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots and pan, containers on wire rack above 3 compartment sink not inverted
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato sauce 47 Parmesan cheese 47 Fresh Mozzarella 47 Operator threw away during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked eggplant, operator added date
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. soufle cup in sugar, operator removed
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator chained
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple cleaner
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies room
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cooked onion and pepper
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.