UNDERGROUND PIZZA
9920 FL A1A ALT UNIT 815, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410 · (561) 429-4883
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 10 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed on line during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager discussed with operator to acquire training.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door gaskets soiled and in poor condition, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cooler cutting boards grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Aug 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) ran multiple time no change, discussed with operator Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee fixed eye glasses with hand and after without washing hands handled clean pans of pizza dough to prepare pizza, discussed with operator who washed hands.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In reach in cooler hand washing paper towels used as liner to cut fresh lettuce, discussed with operator who removed liner.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored above cheese, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in piping bag ricotta cheese (64F - Cold Holding) per operator product left out of cooler for approximately 1 hour, discussed with operator who placed product in cooler to chill.
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. See stop sale. At cook line pizza cheese and sauce no time marking as per written procedures products to be labeled on containers, discussed with operator who stated products placed out approximately 1 hour ago and time marked products.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen rubbing alcohol stored above clean and sanitized dishes, discussed with operator who removed rubbing alcohol.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager discussed with operator to acquire training.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door gaskets soiled and in poor condition, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cooler cutting boards grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Apr 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on flip top coolers grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door gaskets torn and soiled with accumulation of soil residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize or replace.
Mar 26, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Cole Herring 1/6/2021 expired certified food manager, discussed with operator to renew.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at bar. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize unit.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on flip top coolers grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door gaskets torn and soiled with accumulation of soil residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize or replace.
Jan 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Cole Herring 1/6/2021 expired certified food manager, discussed with operator to renew.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink next to dough mixer, discussed with operator who provided paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish washing area unlabeled spray bottle containing cleaning solution, discussed with operator to label bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at bar. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize unit.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on flip top coolers grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door gaskets torn and soiled with accumulation of soil residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize or replace.
Sep 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Unable to fix;
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris- cutting boards at cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all at cook line
Aug 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Unable to fix;
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris- cutting boards at cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all at cook line
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched ear and ear buds to remove from ears; after started to chop herbs, without washing hands; educated; employee washed hands
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed on line during inspection
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. shredded cheese (47-50F - Cooling)in walk-in cooler; as per operator cheese was shredded the night before; food covered and stored in big plastic containers; food never reached 41 F or below within 4 hours; See Stop Sale
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 sauce and shredded cheese at cook line; time marked 12:00 pm
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. shredded cheese (47-50F - Cooling)in walk-in cooler; as per operator cheese was shredded the night before; food covered and stored in big plastic containers; food never reached 41 F or below within 4 hours; See Stop Sale
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths- chlorine Provided
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner- plates on dish rack near dishwasher Educated and advised to store inverted
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all at cook line
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. 73-69F- Cooling)at 12:30 since 9:45; food cooled in plastic container with tight lid on in cooler at pizza station; food never reached 70 F within 2 hours; advised operator to reheat to 165 F and restart reheating process; Operator placed food inside the oven
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza sauce (45F - Cold Holding); at pizza station; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; emailed TPHC form; operator placed on 4 hour time; to be discarded at 4 pm
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 form and operator printed during inspection
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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