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OFF THE RAILS PIZZA

6720 SE 221 ST, Hawthorne FL 32640

Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1150320
Grade history
MAR 24
APR 24
OCT 24
NOV 24
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies observed on cook line.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jan 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Person in charge began working with food and placing into containers without first washing hands.
High priority/12A-16-4
Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect observed by three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer on prep table with food. Operator relocated,
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza trays and utensils with build up of crusted food debris on food contact surfaces. Make line reach in cooler with accumulation of food debris. Interior of standup reach in cooler with build up food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by sheet trays. Moved to allow access.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. At time of inspection no proof of food handler employee training available.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked steak from Wednesday missing product date marking. Operator date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Jan 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of olives with dented seal.
High priority/01B-01-4
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies observed on cook line.
High priority/35A-02-6
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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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 of food handler training for the only employee. Per operator in the process of becoming a food manager.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line reach in cooler with debris in the door gasket. Reach in freezer door gasket with mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Clean knives on magnetic block with food debris.
Basic/16-48-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of storage trailer reach in cooler drawers soiled with food residue.
Basic/22-16-4
Aug 28, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating with unapproved storage facility. At time of inspection operator has separate storage trailer for dry storage with freezers not on approved plans.
Intermediate/51-22-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 19, 2024 · At time of follow up inspection operator has drawn plans but was unable to send them to plan review. Discussed how to send plans to the plan review. Time Extended/Return visit Jul 26, 2024 · At time of follow up inspection no plans have been submitted for the additional storage trailer. Operator has drawn plans present but not submitted yet. Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 28, 2024 · At time of follow up inspection operator spoke with plan review due to website not uploading image of drawn plans. Plan review advised to physically mail in the drawn plans. Time Extended
Jul 26, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating with unapproved storage facility. At time of inspection operator has separate storage trailer for dry storage with freezers not on approved plans.
Intermediate/51-22-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 19, 2024 · At time of follow up inspection operator has drawn plans but was unable to send them to plan review. Discussed how to send plans to the plan review. Time Extended/Return visit Jul 26, 2024 · At time of follow up inspection no plans have been submitted for the additional storage trailer. Operator has drawn plans present but not submitted yet. Admin Complaint
Jun 19, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating with unapproved storage facility. At time of inspection operator has separate storage trailer for dry storage with freezers not on approved plans.
Intermediate/51-22-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 19, 2024 · At time of follow up inspection operator has drawn plans but was unable to send them to plan review. Discussed how to send plans to the plan review. Time Extended
Apr 17, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating with unapproved storage facility. At time of inspection operator has separate storage trailer for dry storage with freezers not on approved plans.
Intermediate/51-22-4/Warning
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored on prep station closest to the hand wash sink. Operator relocated the spray bottles.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean containers stacked while wet.
Basic/24-08-4
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly tape trap over prep table closest to entrance door. Operator has zapper waiting to be installed.
Basic/35B-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of tea stored on the floor in the storage room of the mobile unit. Operator relocated the bottles.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over the main cook line have build up of dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Screen torn off of vent at end of the mobile unit, operator has screen to replace over opening.
Basic/35B-07-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the open top reach in cooler has build up of food debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 6834 SOUTHEAST 221 1ST STREET, Hawthorne — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in hand wash sink, item was removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/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.