HOT PIE PIZZA
123 S OLIVE AVE, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 561.655.2511
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by walk-in refrigerator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed green substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled soap.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of mozzarella on floor in walkin refrigerator, and case of French fries on floor in walkin freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walkin freezer
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator prime dishwasher and Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of oil on floor at rear door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walkin freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lettuce above mozzarella cheese
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observe at cook at rear door
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. Observe plastic containers in parm cheese. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observe plastic containers case of chicken on floor in walk-in refrigerator.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observe plastic containers at walk-in freezer
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observe open bottle at cook line. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe oil in squeeze bottles not labeled.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe at rear door.
Food stored on floor. Observe plastic containers of oil on floor in dry storage. Operator placed on shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observe at walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe at pizza hand sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe fish being defrosted in standing water.. Operator turned on water.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 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. Observe Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) due to detergent and sanitizer mixed up. Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observe next to walk in refrigerator
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe in salt and pepper containers. Operator removed
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe at rear door
Food stored on floor. Observe plastic containers of oil on floor in rear dining room.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe bowl is salt container. Operator removed,
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe at rear door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe hood vents soiled with grease.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observe pizza boxes stored on floor.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. I emailed operator form.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observe case of chicken on floor in walk-in freezer.
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw shelled eggs above tomato sauce in walk-in refrigerator. Operator placed raw shelled eggs on lower shelf
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observe a glass of lemonade on speed rack with clean utensils Operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe the two employees in kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe at rear door in dinning room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe hoods and broiler soiled with grease.
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.