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SAZIO EXPRESS

1136 E ATLANTIC AVE, Delray Beach FL 33483 · 561-276-2637

Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6019069
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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.... Pizza's at display case, back up shelf at pizza station, pizza being held less than four hours. Employee time marked.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 13, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.....blue cheese 53F in flip top pizza reach in cooler at pizza station... feta cheese 51F in flip top reach in cooler by the POS at front line. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 13, 2026 · Spring mix 54F in flip top reach in cooler by tho POS at front line . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held less than 4 hours . Employee removed food to bottom acceptable cooler . Admin Complaint
Jul 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw chicken with cooked meatballs in reach in cooler contacting each other. Manager properly stored
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.....blue cheese 53F in flip top pizza reach in cooler at pizza station... feta cheese 51F in flip top reach in cooler by the POS at front line. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than 4 hours.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.....blue cheese 53F in flip top pizza reach in cooler at pizza station... feta cheese 51F in flip top reach in cooler by the POS at front line. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
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.... Pizza's at display case, back up shelf at pizza station, pizza being held less than four hours. Employee time marked.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade. Employee removed to clean
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored scoop in handwashing sink at pizza station. Manager removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...marinara sauce was made 5 days ago without date marked. Manager date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food storage container cracked or broken...blue cheese container.
Basic/14-38-4/Warning
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants...establishment vacuum slice pizza's with ROP waiver process.
High priority/01B-13-4
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...feta cheese 48F flip top reach in cooler by the POS. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than 4 hours.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...feta cheese 48F flip top reach in cooler by the POS. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Manager discarded food.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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... slice piza's front line, pizza's being held less than 4 hours, employee time marked at time of inspection.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants...establishment vacuum slice pizza's with ROP waiver process. Stop sale issue. Manager discarded pizza
Intermediate/03G-43-2/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...heavy soiled build up in can opener blade. Manager removed to clean.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
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....Patrick Swain expired 4/8/25, Paul Caporale expired 8/21/25
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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....feta cheese 52F, blue cheese 51F in flip top reach in cooler at front line, food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours.... Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.... Observed at 3:11Pm,Cut Tomatoes 45F-47F in flip top reach in cooler, per operator tomato was cut at 10:30.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....feta cheese 52F, blue cheese 51F in flip top reach in cooler at front line, food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Manager discarded food.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.... Observed at 3:11Pm,Cut Tomatoes 45F-47F in flip top reach in cooler, per operator tomato was cut at 10:30. Stop sale issue. Manager discarded food
High priority/03D-06-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked... meatballs was cooked was cooked 4 days ago, sausage was cooked 2 days in tall reach in cooler. Manager date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor....flour by the dough machine. Manager properly stored.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 7, 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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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed plan was not filled in.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed three (3) cold holding units missing ambient thermometers.
Basic/05-09-4
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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... few pizza at pizza display case being held less than 2 hours. Employee time marked.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....windex spray bottle stored with buffalo sauce at pizza station. Employee removed
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food..for pizza. Provided written procedures.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...windex spray bottle. Employee labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate0 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 prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours... observed at 4:40 pizza sauce 65° in reach in cooler, cooling since 11:30, over 4 hours.
High priority/01B-02-5
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...multiple pizza at front line without time marked being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours... observed at 4:40 pizza sauce 65° in reach in cooler, cooling since 11:30, over 4 hours. Stop sale issue... manager discarded food Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action Taken**
High priority/03D-06-5/
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...all purpose cleaner spray bottle stored with to go food containers at front line. Manager removed
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Timed pizza slices not discarded at end of four hours, instead operator vacuum packages the slices for self service freezer in dining room.
High priority/01B-13-4
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. Butter 82°F, on front counter held overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 82°F, on front counter held overnight. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Timed pizza slices not discarded at end of four hours, instead operator vacuum packages the slices for self service freezer in dining room. See stop sale
High priority/03F-04-5
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. One employee expired.
Intermediate/53B-14-5

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.