SANTOS WOOD FIRED PIZZA
2455 W MIDWAY RD, Fort Pierce FL 34681 · 7722125028
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
OCT 23
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Emailed and printed for operator. Operator posted on wall.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021057363 | Sep 28, 2021 | Jan 18, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. Can of olives, manager stated it just got dropped, manager opened cans. Educated in future if can drops and dents open right away if items come in dented to place a do not use sign and place aside
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee washed hands dried on clothes, educated employee made then rewash and use paper towels to dry hands
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In front area employee moved items blocking
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By walk in
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoons not inverted, manger placed properly
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed over food items on shelf by back door.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach in freezer
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes, Togo containers not inverted
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dish room area
Dec 3, 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust above prep table in prep area
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Paint has peeled up under pizza mixer.
Nov 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Showed image of what to obtain.
Sep 23, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Showed image of what to obtain.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Certificate for employee reads Management Principles. http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Sep 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sausage crumbles 52F cold holding.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cooler shredded cheese 50F cold holding,sausage crumbles 49F cold holding, meatballs sliced 50F cold holding. Advised to rapid chill. Per operator, TCS items in cooler since 11am. Found at 2:45pm. Operator has 15 minutes to cool down. rechecked shredded cheese 42F cold holding, meatballs 42F cold holding, sausage crumbles 52F cold holding. Operator discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Showed image of what to obtain.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Certificate for employee reads Management Principles. http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided printed copy and helped fill out. For pizzas in display case.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken found in reach in freezer. Operator date marked.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Digital thermometer on pizza cooler reads 55F.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Quaternary sanitizer bucket tested at 0ppm. Operator made a fresh bucket of sanitizer, tested 200ppm.
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Used reusable towels to dry hands instead of paper towels. Educated operator and the towel was 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. Emailed and printed for operator. Operator posted on wall.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Started with three employees then a fourth employee started working.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For pizza slices. Operator states they only do slices from 11a-3p then discard. Emailed plan to operator.
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. Jimmy, Urime and Katriel. Printed for operator and they all completed it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara sauce made the previous day. Operator dates.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of walk in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed and printed for operator. Operator posted on wall.
Open dumpster lid.
Water tank, pump and hoses not operated properly to prevent backflow and other contamination of the water supply. Mop sink
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No time plan for pizza slices on display and pizza sauce on cooks line. Educated operator and documentation.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knives are stored between prep table and wall.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cooks line.
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.