PAGANO'S PIZZERIA
1945 S. RIDGEWOOD AVE., South Daytona FL 32119 · 386-767-3635
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -3 droppings on floor in small storage area behind stairs. Employee cleaned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $275
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024016702 | Feb 14, 2024 | Jul 18, 2024 | $75 |
| 4--2019024026 | Mar 28, 2019 | Jun 6, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Cannoli cream 45F bottom beer cooler at front counter repeat violation. Operator adjusted thermostat - Shredded cheese 41-45f bottom of main pizza cooler - wings bottom right cooling drawers 42-44F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Feb 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Handling bread for sandwich. Employee discarded and used a new piece of bread wearing gloves
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Dichlorvos strip in pizza holding cabinet
Spray bottle sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 400 ppm quat. Diluted to 200 ppm quat
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Cannoli cream 45F bottom beer cooler at front counter repeat violation. Operator adjusted thermostat - Shredded cheese 41-45f bottom of main pizza cooler - wings bottom right cooling drawers 42-44F
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.Pizza sauce 46-49F overnight
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. - Marinara 120-130 F (reheating at 12:35 approximately 1 hr ); at 1:25, 125F. - approximately meatballs 120 F (reheating 12:35 approximately 1 hr ); checked at 1:25 115-158F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Can opener blade. Operator removed to soak. a¿¿ Light visible residue on slicer blade guard - Small cutting board next to fryers black grooves.
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. Becca
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered drink over chest freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on multiple containers
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Togo bags
Spray sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 400 ppm quat. Diluted to 400 ppm, brand allows 200-400
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cannoli cream 44F, bottom glass door server cooler at front counter. Moved to another unit
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs holding in a bag 118F to 146F. Operator added more water to container to submerge all meatballs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard, light debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over pasta and other ready to eat
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Deli meat 2/20
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Chicken stock 66F on the line with no time or temperature control for safety. Operator discarded and made new stock, refrigerated - Sliced cheese 46F out and moved to dough cooler. Advised to move to pizza cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Vegetable dicers Can opener blade Cutting board salad cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Holding a backpack
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. Troy
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. Cynthia and Carmen
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. cleaner
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under back prep tables
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler shelving - Hood filters
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. 1/6 pan
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Dichlorvos emitting strip over soda machine
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over pasta, butter, walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ham 9/22
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/ Rebecca
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Veg dicer. Operator removed to clean
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor constructed from plywood, soiled with debris under shelving, water in the corners
Food stored on floor. Bag of meatballs walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Hood filters - walk in cooler shelving
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink in back prep area
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cannoli filling room temperature
Feb 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles soiled with grease over pizza oven
Feb 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -3 droppings on floor in small storage area behind stairs. Employee cleaned
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken broth 52f,Tcs pizza sauce 53f,ham 49f. Less than 4 hours placed in cooler
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. -pizza on cookline less than 1 hours
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -lubricant store on shelf above prep table
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -mixer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by stairs
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. -lasgna
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -sugar,salt
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles soiled with grease over pizza oven
Clean linens stored on floor. -bag of towels
Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall next to pizza oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler drawers gaskets soiled -gasket on walk in cooler -handsink soiled -shelf soiled under front counter
Single-service articles improperly stored. -pizza boxes on floor in storage room
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under pizza oven
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employees touched cooked pizzas, chopped mushrooms without gloves. Advised person in charge of requirement to use utensils/gloves to avoid barehand contact with ready to eat food.
Pesticide-emitting strip present above drain boards at end of 3 compartment sink
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. -cooked pizza up front for by the slice, person in charge stated put up less than 30 minutes ago. Employee placed time marking on cooked pizzas
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/ -owner stated person with manager credentials not yet o. Site
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. -employee using sponge tipped scrub brush. Advised of requirement to use food grade brush for oil based procedure
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. -lasagna, cooke and placed into freezer before moving into cooler, no date marking
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. -carmen, Richard, Joseph MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE BY NEXT UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION -advised operator that repeat violations may be addressed with administrative action.. Operator stated that books will be ordered/completed for employees missing training.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Household Pest control product
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -light build up on bottom rim of splash guard inside ice machine
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone, pack of cigarettes/lighter stored on dry storage rack shelf next to bagged spaghetti, oil
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -area next to rack of soda bibs
Food stored on floor. -bag of sugar on floor in back
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled wire racks above 3 compartment sink
Single-service articles improperly stored. -wrapped pizza boxes on floor in back
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in back
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