SOUTH BEACH PIZZERIA
1621 OCEAN DR, Vero Beach FL 32963 · 772.231.1100
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked penne pasta and cooked spaghetti found in plastic containers with lid at 47f. made yesterday. Employee threw away.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023007172 | Jan 27, 2023 | Mar 2, 2023 | $200 |
| 4--2016009170 | Jan 11, 2016 | Mar 17, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Manager states pies were made approximately 40 minutes ago. Added time stamp.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has food residue. Advised manager to clean
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufle cups in parm cheese. Manager moved and placed scoops with handles
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Window shelves along sandwich cooler has buildup of old food debris.
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper plates stored on floor under prep table in kitchen. On floor in storage shed. Manager picked up off of floor
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken observed thawing on floor still frozen. Manager moved over to sink and turned on water
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. AC unit condensation pooling on ground in outdoor storage area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on cutting board. Employee removed
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on ground in outdoor storage area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White outdoor freezer has ice build up and does not seal properly
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on chest freezer
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Trash and debris on ground in outdoor storage area
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings over pizza dough in reach in cooler
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Soda storage rack outside
Food stored on floor. Bag of sugar on floor in storage shed
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light above stove top is missing shield.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters -gasket on small reach in freezer is soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Outside stainless cooler. Top shelf on left hand side is soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In outdoor stainless reach in
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Outdoor storage area has accumulated litter, old wood and broken storage box
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked penne pasta and cooked spaghetti found in plastic containers with lid at 47f. made yesterday. Employee threw away.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in container stored above pizza dough in reach in cooler outback
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes found at 55f above chill line since 1030. Employee threw away. Pizza sauce sitting out on counter in service since 2pm found at 70f. Employee stated they are using on time plan. Employee added food item to written time plan
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank outside
Food stored on floor. Soda bag in box in dry storage. Employee moved
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes in dry storage on floor.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over pizza dough. 3 door 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. Pizza slices employee threw away times. Was making new pies
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.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Racks outback in dry storage
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop Parmesan cheese
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in freezer inside and outside
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Light not functioning. Light above pizza oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in chest freezer outside
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 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. Emailed operator copy of form.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager is tracking time but does not have written procedures. Emailed copy to operator
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Outside shelves opposite mop sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks stored outside without being secured
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager threw away cutting board during inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on floor in storage area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dredges above cooler not labeled
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.