PIZZARO ITALIAN CUISINE
13170 ATLANTIC BLVD STE 26, Jacksonville FL 32225 · 904-861-9814
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ricotta cheese 55f ham55f turkey 55f cut tomatoes 49f Lobster pieces 49f chicken patties 55f
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light Cover In kitchen near dish machine
Aug 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored over prep area next to pizza cold line. Manager moved
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ricotta cheese 55f ham55f turkey 55f cut tomatoes 49f Lobster pieces 49f chicken patties 55f
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ricotta cheese 55f ham55f turkey 55f cut tomatoes 49f Lobster pieces 49f chicken patties 55f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink in back prep area. Used to stored slicer and pan
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink near oven.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza by the slice, provided time as a public health form
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on flip to cooler line, moved
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light Cover In kitchen near dish machine
Apr 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced sausage in walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Lasagnas in reach in cooler, need tracking date
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Some containers of Cooked noddles, cooked peppers in walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks over prep coolers,
Mar 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you Togo bags used to store bread, manager discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roasted peppers 50f, butter 50f ham 50f in reach in main marble cooler, ambient temp 50f
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced sausage in walk in cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in back of kitchen, provided paper towels
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Lasagnas in reach in cooler, need tracking date
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Some containers of Cooked noddles, cooked peppers in walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue spray bottle with no label, manager labeled multi purpose bottle
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks over prep coolers,
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing in dish area
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed choking poster
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Upfront handsink Provided mailed handwash signs
Feb 27, 2025□ 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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Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light missing cover in kitchen near dishwasher area
Feb 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo 47f raw chicken 50f linguini 47f angle hair 48f penne 48f meatballs 52f Ambient of cooler 50f
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks in reach cooler, pink substances
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light missing cover in kitchen near dishwasher area
Oct 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. Ravioli 9-30, fried Ravioli 10/5and cooked chicken 10/5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ravioli 9-30, fried Ravioli 10/5and cooked chicken 10/5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in walk in cooler and in reach in cooler no date marking
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon in reach in cooler on line satin in vacuum seal
Equipment in poor repair. Marble cutting board cracked on prep cooler
Jun 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's restroom out of order during inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light under back door. Also, self closer not connected.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles with cracks in kitchen, no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Apr 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored on prep table on cook line next to clean equipments. Employee removed
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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to back door
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 3 food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training
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. Operator has 4 food handler employees hired with no proof of form
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and bag stored over prep table on cook line. Employee removed
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket at salad bar reach in cooler
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Jul 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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