PIZZA KING
1 BOARDWALK, Daytona Beach FL 32118 · 386-253-1221
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects in back area near 3 compartment sink
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw poultry(165) above raw beef burger patties(155), above raw bacon(145). -provided person in charge storage hierarchy flyer/guidance based on minimum cooking temperatures for raw animal foods.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -orange chemical/pine cleaner, bottle next to drain boards by ice machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cups used to dispense seasoning from bulk containers
Cardboard used on floor not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. -soiled cardboard on floor in back storage room
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Employee beverage container on top surface of microwave next to container of salt.
Equipment in poor repair. -surface rust on metal racks in back near mop sink -worn air drying racks above 3 compartment sink -wire racks above mechanical slicer -significant damage on racks inside single door vertical cooler on cookline
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -isolated area near grill by grease trap access
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets for walk in cooler -shelf above dough trays in back -some hood filters
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -air handler components above ice machine in back -pvc lines in front of air conditioning unit in back prep area
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -equipment/mop sink placed in front of hand sink in back
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food 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. -ham
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -some light substance around plastic capped fasteners/upper portion inside ice machine
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact equipment on shelving. -cardboard used to line base or dough press on prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. -worn wire racks -damaged lid for salt dispenser
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -plastic bottled soda stored on floor at entrance to back area
Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -surface area around interior ridges of sliding door to reach in freezer across from cook line
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -paper plates with food contact surface facing up
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects in back area near 3 compartment sink
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -flat of shell eggs above ready to eat food/produce inside walk in. Manager moved below
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -rag left inside hand sink
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. -exterior surfaces/lines/pvc of air conditioning unit in back prep area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -personal clothing and soiled towel on top of single service items in small dry storage room
Equipment in poor repair. -shelving above 3 compartment sink deteriorating -chipped covering on wire racks in prep area -worn/deteriorating shelving in walk in cooler -interior of microwave next to pizza station
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -debris on floor under racks
Hole in or other damage to wall. -broken tiles on surface around pizza oven -damaged area near entrance to back
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw poultry stored above condiments inside walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slight physical debris stuck to blade on can opener in back -top section of interior or ice bin
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food 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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -air vent in prep area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on top of wiping cloth, stored on rack next to pizza trays
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of hand sink in back prep area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -fryer oil on floor in back storage room
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wire rack next to ice machine -wire rack above slicer -hood filters
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0-10ppm, manager corrected
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -open commercial ham, marked more than 7 days inside walk in cooler, see stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -open sleeve of ham, marked 1/15
Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Employee washing dishes washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -mop bucket stored in front of hand sink in back
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on top of box of food film near walk in cooler -skateboard leaning up against packaged bottled waters
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler floor
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Fryer oil
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -surface of extenguishers
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
Aug 24, 2023□ 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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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -mens restroom, womens restroom
Aug 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -raw marinated chicken 54F, batter 52F from overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pizza sauce 47F on left side of cooler with spoon blocking lid from being closed. Manager corrected, stated pizza sauce from 1 hour prior. Advised to oeep lid closed and monitor line. -sausage crumbles, ham 44-45F inside makeline cooler next to pizza oven, loaded at 11am. -batter 52F, raw chicken 54F from overnight inside cooler near grill. See stop sale. Sliced ham 51F leas than 2 hours, manager moved to functioning cooler. -manager had service technician on site looking at units for repairs/service. Next day callback inspection required to verify cold holding temperature.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to dispense seasonings
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -chest freezer in extra storage room
In use equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. -pizza discs
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -spoon handle resting in food inside walk in cooler on shelf inside plastic container
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -mens restroom, womens restroom
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of water heater -gaskets inside chest freezer
Objectionable odors in areas of the establishment. -near entry to establishment
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -paper plates not inverted at end of line -wrapped pizza boxes on floor in hallway
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
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.