PIZZA DYNAMO
61A N LAURA ST, Jacksonville FL 32202 · 904-436-4143
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2025
MAY 25
JUN 25
NOV 25
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. One fly by warmer at cook line and one by back prep area by mop sink
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled egg stored over ready to eat cheese in reach-in cooler next to sandwich make station. Operator removed raw shelled egg to properly stored.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm) at ledge by triple sink. Operator added more water to dilute solution. Retested at 400ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at reach-in cooler at sandwich make station soiled/ stained.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed operator unable to provide proof of certified food manager certification.
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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. Observed operator only able to provide proof of food safety training for two employees (Olivia and Darrius). Operator tried reaching out to the other two employees whose training is missing.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two containers of sugar at prep area with a bowl and soufflee cup without handles. Operator removed bowl and souflee cup.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed three co2 tanks in bar area not adequately secured.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at drain under triple sink and at prep sink next to dishwasher.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in water in steam table of water temp less than 135F. Water temp 118F. Operator raised temp of steam table to heat water up to 135F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach-in coolers on cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach-in cooler at pizza make station soiled.
Apr 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cut tomatoes in upright cooler
Live, small flying insects found. One fly by hand sink at bar
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +400 ppm quat in bucket, test strip turned bluish, employee diluted it to 300 ppm,
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cold cut opened 6 days ago, also milk opened 4 days ago, employee store date on
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink after placing hair net, explained to him and he washed hands again in hand sink
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Mgr for 4 months here, person in charge called him and texted him and she didn't receive certificate on phone from him
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. For 2 employees that prepare food here for 2 months
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. For 2 employees that prepare food here for 2 months
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 at bar not secured
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making sandwich, no hair restraint, he put one on
Food stored on floor. Box with chips on floor, front counter, employee placed them on shelf, also sauce in container on floor in walk in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. Shelf moved by back prep sink that acts as wall in between restaurants per plan review, employee moved shelf back into place acting as wall
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 98f water, in double pan in warmer, employee removed the double pan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan dusty by cooked pizzas, front counter
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On cold cut, employee removed it
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with to go bags on floor by sandwich prep unit, employee placed them on shelf, also pizza boxes in wrapped on floor and not inverted on shelf on hallway
Stored food not covered. Sugar at bar, employee covered it
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in container at bar, employee labeled it sugar
Nov 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority8 Intermediate12 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 washed lid for food container and then grabbed it sanitized without washing hands, explained to him and he washed hands
Live, small flying insects found. One fly by warmer at cook line and one by back prep area by mop sink
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 56f soft cheeses and butter mix employee placed it in cooler, explained 4 hrs procedure
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 60-70f all pizzas at front counter, no time, no 4 hrs procedure, explained to them, emailed procedure, employee wrote time on
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner hanging above soda syrup, at bar, employee moved it
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +400ppm quat in bucket at cook line, test turned bluish, employee diluted it to 300 ppm
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cold cuts opened on Friday, manager labeled them
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. Emailed one
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubby in hand sink at front counter
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In hand sink at back prep area by water heater and mop sink, employee placed some
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. For employees that don't have certifications and Mauree two weeks here, explained to manager
No soap provided at handwash sink. In hand sink at front counter area, manager placed some
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. A few cooks for more than 2 months, Darrius, Tim, Allen, and Dionte
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 4 at bar not secured
Drain cover(s) missing. By water heater
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack over drinks, front counter, employee removed it
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee asking pizza without beard guard
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 88f water for utensils, manager placed it in warmer
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager called owner and I gave him my email to find it and send it
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On cold cut
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf in back storage by restroom, employee inverted them
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table by oven, manager placed it in sanitizer
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Clean linens on bag on floor in storage closet in back by restroom
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 2 bulk containers with white powder close to mop sink in back prep area, manager labeled them flour
Jul 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 25, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 3 flying insects near service window, 1 flying insect near prep area.
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On open side of splitter
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. Emailed one
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
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.