PALM CITY PIZZA
2946 SW MAPP RD, Palm City FL 34990
Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
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DEC 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired license as of 12/1/2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026010643 | Dec 15, 2025 | Mar 3, 2026 | $160 |
| 2--2023030379 | Mar 10, 2023 | Jun 22, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Nonfood-grade black garbage bags used in direct contact with pizza Operator removed
Raw chicken stored over or with ready-to-eat mozzerella sticks in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Cook stored properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in bottom of flip top reach in cooler at kitchen: Chicken wings 44F-45F- cold holding Per operator items not prepared or portioned today and left out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes Advised operator to place food inside walk in cooler Chicken wings at 43F at 3:15
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. Per operator all current employees hired more than 60 days ago
Dec 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit.
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.
Case of sodas stored on floor at front counter. Employee elevated.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease and food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen. Sign provided to operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood Filters Soiled.
Water leaking from faucet handle.in employees handwashing sink.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line low boy, raw shell eggs stored over cannoli cream. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator removed eggs.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line pizza station, pizza cutter and knife stored in between equipment and wall. Operator removed.
Jul 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken patties over fully cooked chicken tenders at reach in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. bacon pizza (80F - Hot Holding); cheese pizza (101F - Hot Holding) Observed on counter in front customer area. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator decided to use time control. Time control procedure sent to operator. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 2 hours.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Medical supply kit containing ointment stored over prep table in kitchen.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken wings (44-45F - cooling) at 2:50 since 11:15 - 44-45F at 3:27 Observed wrapped in portion bags in deep container. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 6 hours. Operator spread out on sheet pan and put in reach in freezer to quick chill.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for quat sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer buckets.
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.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Trainers name, trainers certification number and certificate expiration date not filled out on training certificate.
Food stored on floor. marinara sauce and chicken broth on floor at walk in cooler.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired license as of 12/1/2023.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over French fries and cooked eggplant reach in freezer, both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test strips available at time of inspection for Quat sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer buckets.
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. Observed Lasagna made in house, frozen and not date marked. Educated operator on proper date tracking procedures.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked peppers (Inspector) - 37F cold holding Cooked peppers (operators) - 50F cold holding
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Degreaser spray bottle not labeled. Operator labeled properly.
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled money as a cashier then proceeded to putting gloves with out washing hands then to cutting pizzas, make salads. Advised operator for employee to washed hands. Employee wash hands
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak over French fries inside reach in freezer. Both opened. Operator stored properly
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. For all cheese, meat pizzas and fresh garlic and oil breads. Per operator stored for approximately 2 hours. Operator timed marked for the remaining time of 2 hours
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner next to balsamic glazed on prep area Operator removed
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. Email poster
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cover container inside walk in cooler marinara (52F - Cooling) at 11:30 since 9:15 - 53F at 11:45. At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 41°F within 6 hours. Deep cover container with pizza sauce (ingredients added)(72F - Cooling) at 11:30 since 9:15 - 75F at 11:30 At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 41°F with 4 hours Operator uncovered and separated product to smaller batches
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.by Pizza cart. Operator removed
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
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bags of flour stored under hand sink. Operator removed.
Pizza sauce, cooking oil, cheese stored on floor throughout the restaurant,inside walk in cooler Operator stored properly
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.