SOUTH BEACH PIZZA II
1802 OLD DIXIE HWY, Vero Beach FL 32960
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in ice machine contaminated by water possibly backing up
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in soda dispenser bin sitting in brown water from soda.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato sauce (54F - Cold Holding) Pizza sauce Sitting out on counter for less than 1 hour. Employee moved to cooler to rapid chill
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Milk crates in dish area. Crates were moved
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Oil build up on floors under fryers. Soda syrup under soda boxes. Floors under 3 bay sink. Build up of flour on floor in prep room near mixer
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Food stored on floor. Fryer oil next to fryers. Flour in storage room
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sinks have build up of residue
Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go containers not stored inverted. Manager flipped containers -pizza boxes stored on floor in prep room and in hallway near restrooms
Standing discolored water in soda dispenser ice bin. Employee states drain is clogged.
Water leaking from hand sink. Hand sink in prep room is missing pvc pipe to drain
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand sinks in kitchen
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. AC dripping onto floor in prep room
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In prep room
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Condensation dripping from AC unit onto food prep table with canned goods being stored on shelf. No cross contamination observed at time. Prep table is not in use.Operator was able to move table away from wall where water is dripping.
Interior of microwave has accumulation food debris. Can opener blade is soiled. Walk in cooler shelves have food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled AC unit in prep room has mold like substance
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor
Stored food not covered. Bulk flour bin in storage. Operator added plastic wrap
Jan 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups
Food stored on floor. Oil and shortening on floor next to fryers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jan 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over lasagna in reach in cooler
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pies made at 12:45. Employee added time
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Printed and operator filled out form
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups
Food stored on floor. Oil and shortening on floor next to fryers
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of Table is heavily rusted that is storing onions and spices near dish pit. Operator moved food
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Sep 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for sanitizer. Operator needs quaternary test strips.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For pizza sauce and pizza slices. Emailed form 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. Operator does not have certificates for all employees.
Jul 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority7 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for sanitizer. Operator needs quaternary test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter sink
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator removed dishwasher and is using a 2 compartment prep sink to wash and sanitize dishes. Operator is using old dish machine rinse bay to rinse dishes.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For pizza sauce and pizza slices. Emailed form 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. Operator does not have certificates for all employees.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced meatballs found at 43F-50f, found above chill line. Advised manager to add more ice
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in small cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by dish machine
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler. Manager stated they are waiting on part to repair.
Food stored on floor canola oil. Next to fryers
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Wall Behind dish machine. 2. Wall and floors next to stove top
Nov 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter found at 81 in service for over 4 hours
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook eating a banana on cooks lime. Educated manager
Food stored on floor. Jugs of fry oil
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks used to clean placemats heavy soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher. 2. Floor under stove and fryer heavily soiled
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Whipped ricotta
Oct 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of ibuprofen stored over prep table.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading "0" sanitizer bucket was replaced, now reading 100ppm chlorine
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in ice machine contaminated by water possibly backing up
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter found at 81° in service for over 4 hours
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Milk crates and bus tub in front of sink next to dishwasher
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next stove
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. Emailed a copy
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook eating a banana on cooks lime. Educated manager
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Food stored in undrained ice. Ice machine is filled with water and ice
Food stored on floor. Jugs of fry oil
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon in whipped ricotta
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks used to clean placemats heavy soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher. 2. Floor under stove and fryer heavily soiled
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Whipped ricotta
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.