PUSATERI'S THIN CRUST CHICAGO PIZZA
221 SE OCEAN BLVD, Stuart FL 34994
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 8 visits since October 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. License expired 12/1/2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 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 priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At back area handwash sink- sponge inside sink- operator removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board- operator removed.
Mar 2, 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touch face with gloves on, take soiled gloves off and put new gloves on without washing hands first then began plating orders at Cook line Educated operator for employees to wash hands
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drink cups stored inside hand wash won oat front counter Employee removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table at main kitchen
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed dry storage shelves accumulated with dust back kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Mar 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2024
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw sausage over pepperoni and sliced mushrooms at flip top cooler on cook line. Unwashed lettuce and tomatoes over pickles at walk in cooler. Operator stored all products properly.
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.
Sep 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stainless reach in at front line, sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken (59F-cold holding); cooked noodles (55-61F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stainless reach in at front line, sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken (59F-cold holding); cooked noodles (55-61F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Spray bottle containing bleach not labeled at dish pit area. Operator labeled properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee Cell phone over bag of all purpose flour in back storage area. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils in standing water at 100F at dish area. Operator discarded water.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front prep area.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cloth towel resting on top of bread rolls in warmer. Operator removed cloth towel.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Big 6 poster sent to operator.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. roast beef (49F - Cooling) at 2:30 since 1:45 - 49F 2:55 Observed at reach in cooler in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed in reach in freezer.
Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Allergens poster sent to operator.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At pizza station.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cheesecake and tiramisu individually portioned at front counter cooler for customer self service.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen staff
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on right door of pizza make table cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in both stand up freezers in kitchen and in chest freezer in outside storage area by mop sink
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cheese cakes, tiramisu and peanut butter pies at front area, individual portion in to go container for grab and go
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Dust/grease build up on side of pizza oven Debris on shelves in walk 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.