MY DAD'S PIZZA
325 E MERRITT ISLAND CSWY STE L, Merritt Island FL 32952 · 4138014481
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 14 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One (1) live roach observed in drawer of the wait station area, wait staff removed all items and cleaned area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026010217 | Dec 1, 2025 | Mar 5, 2026 | $400 |
| 4--2025046517 | May 8, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler; cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (44F to 46 - Cold Holding); cannoli cream (46F - Cold Holding) recommended to rapid chill. Unit is all open allowing the air to escape. Recommended to place inserts in to keep air in.
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. Carlos and Daniela
Ceiling vents heavily soiled with accumulated dust at the front pizza make area
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line
- From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. By salad cooler in wait station
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. For reporting purposes only. Hood not working at all
Mar 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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5 Live, small flying insects found in mop sink area. 5 flies on wall in salad wait station area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs over ready to eat items in the walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler; cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (44F to 46 - Cold Holding); cannoli cream (46F - Cold Holding) recommended to rapid chill. Unit is all open allowing the air to escape. Recommended to place inserts in to keep air in.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottle drinks in hand sink.
Ice machine drain line draining into handwash sink. At the front counter.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided time plan in paper
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. Carlos and Daniela
Ceiling vents heavily soiled with accumulated dust at the front pizza make area
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. Walk in cooler ambient temperature 45 coils in the cack pf unit is heavily soiled with dust.
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter and pizza make area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. By salad cooler in wait station
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. For reporting purposes only. Hood not working at all
Dec 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Womens bathroom door
Dec 1, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 droppings under dishwasher on top of chemical lids. Manager cleaned up, no other activity.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Womens bathroom door
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile hanging in front of walk in cooler.
Nov 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken above beef in reach in freezer. Manager moved chicken to bottom.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 droppings under dishwasher on top of chemical lids. Manager cleaned up, no other activity.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic pitcher in hand sink in kitchen. Knives and cup in server station hws next to salad cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to drink machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta Fagioli made yesterday not date marked
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Zep bottle with red liquid not labeled on server cart in dining room.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Womens bathroom door
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup in red pepper flakes.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hoods have build up of grease and dust
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile hanging in front of walk in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired April 1, 2025. Establishment is open and operating. License is current and active.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on salad cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under hand sink next to salad cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed tongs
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing by drink station, in kitchen, and server area next to salad cooler.
May 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over prep table in kitchen. Ceiling tile missing and another is hanging
May 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 18 in kitchen. 6 in pizza make area behind front counter.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors do not fully close under own weight
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over prep table in kitchen. Ceiling tile missing and another is hanging
May 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 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. 0ppm
Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 18 in kitchen. 6 in pizza make area behind front counter.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw shelled eggs stored above produce. Operator moved
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to ice machine
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Faucet missing at hand wash sink between ice machine and soda machine
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors do not fully close under own weight
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over prep table in kitchen. Ceiling tile missing and another is hanging
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Food stored on floor. Containers of cooking oil stored on the floor in dry storage closet.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer next to walk in cooler has egregious buildup of ice
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of pizza boxes stored on the floor next to reach in coolers.
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Constructed pizza boxes ready for use stored in men's restroom. Operator moved
Stored food not covered. Buckets of mushrooms and peppers in walk in cooler. Operator covered
Dec 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over pepperoni in walk in cooler. Operator moved
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for chlorine
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.
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 written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form to operator
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters for ice machine do not have date of last serviced
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank in kitchen is not secured
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table in kitchen
Food stored on floor. Plastic soda bottles and cooking oil containers on floor in rear hallway
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed signage
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard shipping boxes reused to store other foods in walk in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Pizza boxes on the floor in hallway next to restrooms. Togo containers in dry storage room stored with food contact surfaces facing upwards
Mar 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 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. 0ppm. Primed machine 50ppm
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 live flying insects in area surrounding soda machine next to front counter. Operator killed 7. Observed 15 live flying insects in kitchen from rear shelves by mixer to dish area. Operator killed 14. Observed 7 live flying insects in service line. Operator killed 5
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hanging in service line. Operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler at pizza make line. cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding). Operator placed bag of ice over product to cool
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding insert for mixer arm of dough mixer is soiled
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for quaternary or chlorine
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Lining shelves in walk in cooler. Lining shelves in reach in cooler across from service line. Operator discarded
In-use Utensil stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula stored between prep table to the right of pizza oven and wall. Operator removed
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddle stored on top of oven. Surface is soiled. Operator moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of oven is soiled. Shelves in kitchen for microwave have heavy accumulation of dust
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walls, ceiling, floors, behind cook line equipment soiled
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusting and chipping
Oct 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 9, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate15 Basic
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Galvanized metal in contact with acidic foods.2 opened can of pizza(tomato based) sauce stored in open can in reach in cooler.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies observed under hand wash sink near ice machine. 4- 3 live flies observed behind the dish machine.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One (1) live roach observed in drawer of the wait station area, wait staff removed all items and cleaned area.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed one (1) rodent dropping on top of the Dish Washing Machine.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser stored with cleaned equipment, corrected
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shredder attachment on floor mixer used early today, not detached and cleaned after use, current time 2pm. Cutting board at wait station, salad prep station heavily soiled/stained.
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. Dishwashers on site without an employee agreement in place, not required to have food safety training certificate.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Paper work for time plan was emailed to the operator to comply by next day callback. Observed Could not find paperwork.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Prepared on site lasagna pulled as needed from freezer, date not tracked
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. Stephanie wait staff without proof of food handlers training
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellowish liquid, degreaser not labeled in kitchen area. Corrected
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of the ice machine and inside of the door soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stacks of plastic and glass plates as well as plastic basket stored on divider in dining room side, needs to be moved to protected area.
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. Pizza reach in cooler make table not maintaining temp. of 41°:or below.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup stored on food prep table, removed by operator.
Equipment in poor repair. Lids to reach in cooler, make table at pizza station, interior no longer smooth and easily cleanable, metal missing and with holes. Plastic food cart no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Multiple areas, behind clean dish rail in kitchen, under soda machine areas with standing water
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walls, ceiling vents, floors and cove moldings through out location in front and back areas.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drains soiled in kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor area in front of mixer missing floor tiles, holding standing water. Missing tile under cabinet in wait station, area no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Threshold surround of back door in need of repairs, open wall areas. Ladies restroom with multiple walls in walls.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Single glass door reach in cooler unit without interior ambient air thermometer, corrected by operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of food prep tables soiled/rusting.exterior of cooking equipment and reach in coolers in kitchen soiled/rusted surface. Plastic mobile food cart soiled.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Waste line from hand wash sink over the mop sink without drain pipe to regulate waste water.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Non working reach in cooler unit at the pizza station soiled interior, standing soiled standing water observed. Interior reach in freezer in kitchen old food debris present.
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.