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WILLEE'S PIZZA

1453 20 ST, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 412-496-9168

Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats71
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4101278
Grade history
OCT 23
FEB 24
SEP 24
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On floor near hot water heater.
High priority/35A-23-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2024018703Mar 1, 2024Apr 23, 2024$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment has no CFM
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 24, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 20, 2024Call 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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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. Checked sanitizer. Ran a few times and still reading 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment has no CFM
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 18, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

3 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. Reading 0ppm. Checked sanitizer. Ran a few times and still reading 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in walk in cooler overnight
High priority/01B-02-5/Return visit Sep 18, 2024 · Stop sale issued for items in walk in cooler Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions and peppers found at 55f In shallow containers in ice bath. In service 30 minutes. Employee added more ice Walk in cooler: cooked rice (47F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (46F); (46F); chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding); burgers (48F - Cold Holding) chicken breast 51f. Sliced beef 47f. Sliced cheese 47f. Sliced tomato 45f. Hot dogs 54f. Burgers 52f. All cold holding
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2024 · Walk in cooler cooked rice none on hand tomato sauce 69 cooling chicken wings 44 chicken breast 46 Sliced beef 45 Sliced cheese 46 . Sliced tomato none on hand . Hot dogs 47 . Burgers 48 Grouper 47 Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment has no CFM
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Spoons in cup next to handwash sink at expo
Basic/24-27-4/Return visit Sep 18, 2024 · Time Extended
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. Walk in cooler reading Ambient 47f. Small cooler on cooks line is not working and is not being used at this time
Basic/14-74-7/Return visit Sep 18, 2024 · Ambient is 40-44 Time Extended
Sep 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
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. Checked sanitizer. Ran a few times and still reading 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked rice 9/9. Today is 9/17. Advised owner to throw away
High priority/02C-01-5
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On floor near hot water heater.
High priority/35A-23-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in walk in cooler overnight
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions and peppers found at 55f In shallow containers in ice bath. In service 30 minutes. Employee added more ice Walk in cooler: cooked rice (47F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (46F); (46F); chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding); burgers (48F - Cold Holding) chicken breast 51f. Sliced beef 47f. Sliced cheese 47f. Sliced tomato 45f. Hot dogs 54f. Burgers 52f. All cold holding
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled in old food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment has no CFM
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Spoons in cup next to handwash sink at expo
Basic/24-27-4
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. Walk in cooler reading Ambient 47f. Small cooler on cooks line is not working and is not being used at this time
Basic/14-74-7
Condensation from AC handler draining onto floor.
Basic/28-02-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple white cutting boards
Basic/14-09-4
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead under dishwasher
Basic/35A-03-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under AC handler and white chest freezer
Basic/36-22-4
Food stored on floor in walk in cooler Chicken wings Fries
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer White Chest freezers.
Basic/14-69-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on chest freezers soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 1, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small fridge on counter top: Sausage crumbles 48 Meatballs 48 Italian sliced meat 51 Sausage links 54 Roast beef 49 Turkey 56 All in cooler overnight Marinara sitting out, found at 64F. Chef stated it has been out for 30 minutes. Advised rapid cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 1, 2024 · Meatballs 47° Sausage links -44° Turkey - 50° All in cooler since 11:30, found at 12pm. Advised chef to move to another cooler. Admin Complaint
Food stored on floor. Potatoes and container of sliced meat in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit Mar 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Feb 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small fridge on counter top: Sausage crumbles 48° Meatballs 48° Italian sliced meat 51° Sausage links 54° Roast beef 49° Turkey 56° All in cooler overnight Marinara sitting out, found at 64F. Chef stated it has been out for 30 minutes. Advised rapid cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Educated operator
Intermediate/12A-03-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and drink on prep table
Basic/40-06-5
Food stored on floor. Potatoes and container of sliced meat in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. chef removed
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and pepper shaker. Chef added label
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of alieve over prep table
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Meatballs not remarked after freezing
Intermediate/02C-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms
Basic/32-04-4
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi
Basic/06-09-1
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on white chest freezer
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty
Basic/23-03-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. 2. Ceiling dusty
Basic/36-02-5

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.