PIZZA RUSTICA
1155 E ATLANTIC AVE #102, Delray Beach FL 33483 · 305.401.6311
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 24 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit.... multiple pizzas. See stop sale. Advise operator to discarded food.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019059770 | Nov 18, 2019 | Jan 9, 2020 | $200 |
| 2--2017039767 | Jul 21, 2017 | Aug 29, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure....employee cutting olive with bare hands. Employee washed hands putting gloves on hands after discussion.
Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours...In-use utensil Pizza Cutters used with moist food, stored in room temperature at front line. Employee cleaned and replaced new cutters with time marked
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled...employee used cell phone and then handled ready to eat food olive without changed gloves and washing hands. Employee washed hands after discussion
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container...employee drinking coffee from opened cup at prep station. Employee removed coffee
Jan 26, 2026Inspection 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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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...various type of pizzas at front line without time marked. Per employee food being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.. Henry Abadia 11/19/20.
In-use utensil pizza cutters used with moist food stored in room temperature at pizza station. Employee removed pizza cutters, replace cleaned one with time marked.
Sep 19, 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
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.... While Pulling pizza from oven touched pizza edge with bare hands. Discussed with employee. He stated that he washed hands right before to pulled pizza. He washed hands putting gloves on hands.
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area....employee came from bathroom and then handle pizza without washing hands. Employee washed hands after discussion.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours...cold hold cooked chicken 51F was prepped today at 11 am cooling deeper than 4 inches container with covered in reach in cooler. Few minutes over from four hours.Employee removed food to shallow container and stored reach in freezer to chill fast.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....cooked chicken was cooked yesterday but putting todays date marked cause they cut chicken. Reviewed date marked procedure. Employee properly date marked.
Oct 22, 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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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... /temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit.... multiple pizzas.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cooked chicken 49F, sausage 46F in tall storage reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Operator removed food another acceptable cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit.... multiple pizzas. See stop sale. Advise operator to discarded food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...strainer in handwashing sink at dishwashing area. Operator removed
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....cooked chicken, sausage, cheese, ham was prepped 2 days ago, 3 days ago in reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items...cell phone on the cold cut meat slicer. Employee removed
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 multiples pizzas at display counter, speed racks at front line. Employee stated that food being held less than four hours, employee time marked
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.....strainer stored in all handwashing sink at establishment. Employee removed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food....provided written procedure
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.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at women bathroom.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
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.