WISEGUYS PIZZERIA
117 E MERRITT AVE, Merritt Island FL 32953 · 3213054055
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 paperwork
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Operator remade to 50ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler on pizza make line deli ham (56F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (56F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza paddles stored directly on top of pizza oven. Operator moved
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fry basket in hand wash sink at rear of kitchen
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers. Operator moved
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between reach-in cooler and prep table. Operator moved
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put a hat on.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bin of flour not labeled
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw shelled eggs stored above sodas. Operator moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on make line. deli ham (59F - Cold Holding) stored above fill line of unit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fresh pots of herbs being stored in the well
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. While preparing dough
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between prep table and reach in cooler. Operator moved
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cheesecake and tiramisu in lobby reach in cooler for self service are not labeled with required information
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor. Operator moved
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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 paperwork
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In flip top of reach in cooler on make line diced ham (48F - Cold Holding); provolone (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that product has been in reach in cooler since Saturday
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on make line diced ham (48F - Cold Holding); provolone (53F - Cold Holding)
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 paperwork
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 paperwork
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. All certificates are expired.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered wate receptacle in unisex restroom.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cheesecake and pudding in reach in cooler at front counter for self service are missing information
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed signage
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor in rear storage area. Single service Togo containers and lids stored with food contact surface facing upwards on rear shelf. Operator moved/inverted
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.