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PAZZO ITALIANO

34904 EMERALD COAST PKWY #114, Destin FL 32541 · 850.368.1956

Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5604089
Grade history
FEB 24
OCT 24
APR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front Pizza Bar counter top- Shredded cheese 66F - sausage 65/ 58F less than 2 hrs Moved to cold hold unit during the inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2026027522Apr 15, 2026Jul 7, 2026$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu as follows Anti Pasti Appetizer- Zuppetta Di Pesce - Sautéed fresh Gulf shrimp Pasta - Spaghetti Pescatore - Sautéed fresh Gulf shrimp Confirmed with kitchen staff and main preparation chef that the shrimp used in the above dishes is Sysco Reliance P&D T- on white shrimp product of Ecuador This shrimp physically identified in second kitchen storage reach in chest freezer.
Intermediate/52-01-4/Admin Complaint
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Under counter reach in cooler - cook / cool sauces overnight - White sauce 51F, Vodka sauce 57F, Tomato cream sauce 52/52F ( see stop sale )
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Under counter reach in cooler - cook / cool sauces overnight - White sauce 51F, Vodka sauce 57F, Tomato cream sauce 52/52F
High priority/01B-02-5
Apr 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. 0 ppm chlorine x2 attempts
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pizza station and front bar Restocked during the inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front Pizza Bar counter top- Shredded cheese 66F - sausage 65/ 58F less than 2 hrs Moved to cold hold unit during the inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Exterior ice machine
Basic/22-20-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door
Basic/35B-01-4

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.