PHERRARA'S PIZZERIA
1200 MALABAR RD #7, Palm Bay FL 32907 · 321-327-2906
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food no beard guard.
Equipment in poor repair. White upright in hall missing door handle.
Jun 10, 2026□ 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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Equipment in poor repair. Large reach in freezer in back broken handle.
May 5, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No running water at mop sink. Mop sink not hooked up to water supply.
Equipment in poor repair. Large reach in freezer in back broken handle.
Mar 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
No running water at mop sink. Mop sink not hooked up to water supply.
Equipment in poor repair. Large reach in freezer in back broken handle.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over various salad dressings. 3 door glass reach in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach reach in freezer
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Eggplant Parmesan 46 F - cold holding; cooked pasta 46 F - cold holding; staff voluntarily discarded and replaced
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggplant Parmesan 46 F - cold holding; cooked pasta 46 F - cold holding; staff voluntarily discarded and replaced
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Eggplant Parmesan made this weekend- owner voluntarily discarded
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on rack below waist level owner removed tong
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket
Aug 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrapper knife in handwashing sink.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Bleach
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar and salt
Stored food not covered. Flour under prep table
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stores in bucket
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt
Aug 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced ham 50 F - cold holding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta 47 cc rapid chill Raw chicken 46 F - cold holding; rapid chill Cut ham 50 F - cold holding;
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrapper knife in handwashing sink.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Bleach
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar and salt
Stored food not covered. Flour under prep table
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cucumbers and onions over ready to eat lettuce back room cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stores in bucket
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling over white standing reach-in freezer shows water damage.
Equipment in poor repair; Torn gaskets reach-in coolers
Hood filters with accumulation of dust and grease
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of food residues.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. *raw chicken over cooked pasta
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken found at 45F, cook stated he tempted it at 42, calibrated thermometers, suggested rapid chill. All other items in cooler at correct temperature. Retemped at 43 one hour later
Can opener blade soiled with food debris
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. * over standing reach-in freezer in back
Equipment in poor repair. *Torn gaskets on reach-in freezer by fryers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and dust. *Hood filters
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.