SALERNO PIZZA
5557 SE FEDERAL HWY, Port Salerno FL 34997 · 772-631-8690
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table: cooked meatballs (133F - Hot Holding) As per operator, reheated and stored since 3 hours. Operator placed to reheat to 165+F.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Bleach Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled- operator labeled.
Mar 3, 2026□ 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.
Mar 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes than proceeded rinse hands in three compartment sink - and Handel clean single service cup for order without washing their hands,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top coolers by cookline- lasagna - 48-50F- cold holding, Sliced cheese 50F- cold holding, sliced ham 50F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee handled dirty dishes than proceeded to rinse their hands in three compartment sink -and then proceeded to handle single service cups and pizza box for order without washing their hands.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach spray bottle not labeled - operator labeled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At kitchen dish area, clean bowls stored, not inverted. Operator stored correctly.
Jun 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer door closest to entrance at outside storage area: Raw veal stored over cooked egg plant and house made lasagna both portioned in ziplock bags; not all products commercially packaged. Advised operator to store properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table: cooked meatballs (133F - Hot Holding) As per operator, reheated and stored since 3 hours. Operator placed to reheat to 165+F.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator changed to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite 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. At reach in freezer door closest to entrance at outside storage area: Cooked egg plant cooked then frozen 4 days prior; not date marked. Advised operator to date mark.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. At flip top cooler area across from stove top: House made lasagna cooked,frozen then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not date marked. Advised operator to date mark.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Dec 27, 2024Inspection 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. Employee using bare hands with contact to sliced tomatoes and lettuce on sub sandwich not being heat treated without an AOP. Advised operator of proper procedures regarding bare hand contact. Employee washed hands and put gloves on.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth solution Chlorine 200+ ppm. Operator corrected wiping cloth to Chlorine 100pmm
Jul 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Advil stored over roasted peppers at shelf by register area. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw veal over cooked chicken tenders at reach in freezer by cook line. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
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. Stainless reach in cooler: cooked chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. Sees top sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stainless reach in cooler: cooked chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. Sees top sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink hose connection at back dock.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza sauce (ingredients added) (50F - Cold Holding) Observed sitting on counter at pizza station. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator decided to add to time control procedure. Operator placed time mark for remaining 3.5 hours.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Wiping rags stored in bathroom.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw Shell eggs over sliced onions reach in cooler cook line. Operator stored properly.
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. Observed time mark exceeding four hours. Per operator, time marks haven't been updated. Pizza and Stromboli removed from oven 1 hour ago from 3:15pm.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Observed clean towels in bags stored in bathroom. Operator stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed Marinara and pizza sauce stored on floor walk in cooler.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth on make table in kitchen. Operator removed wiping cloth.
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