Aria Ristorante Pizzeria

2451 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Italian
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Aria Ristorante Pizzeria appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.

The city-wide average for Daytona Beach sits at 71, putting Aria Ristorante Pizzeria on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

17
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -black substance on interior of ice machine in back - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to dispense bulk seasoning. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
23
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Manager with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
95
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw pork removed from commercial packaging stored above mozzarella sticks inside stand up freezer Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored above mozzarella cheese inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -bowl of raw chicken stored above raw calamari inside top of makeline cooler next to stove **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-19-5
High Priority - 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. -cooked pepperoni pizza, sausage/pepperoni, supreme, deep dish, panini, pinwheels out at room temperature without any time markings. **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -ham
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. --portions of can opener blade -interior of microwave
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -pasta
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -lining shelving in back
14-45-4
Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. -inside bin stored at employee restroom
21-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -case of cheese on floor inside walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Manager with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -warewashing area, restrooms
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hand sink basin next to 3 compartment sink -exterior of 3 compartment sink
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. -top shelf at prep table across from fryer
25-17-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed whole mushrooms stored above ready to eat food inside walk in cooler
08B-17-4
25
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -shelves lined with cardboard in warewashing area - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
14-45-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handsink in ware washing area, restrooms - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
90
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored above olives -raw sausage above carton of dairy product
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken 46F, resting above pan level at makeline cooler, manager stated placed in location 2 hours prior from refrigerator, moved back to cool down to 41F. -feta cheese 58F, ham 57F, mozzarella cheese 55F, ricotta cheese 54F inside makeline cooler across from pizza oven, operator stated unplugged tomdefrost 2 hours prior, moved TCS food into walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. -cooked pizzas, stromboli, pinwheels. Manager added time **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -black substance on blade for can opener -interior of small ice machine **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -soft cheeses
02C-03-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -shelves lined with cardboard in warewashing area
14-45-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup without handle resting inside container of cheese
14-01-5
Basic - In-use pizza peel stored on soiled surface between uses.
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handsink in ware washing area, restrooms
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dust/debris in knife holder on wall
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink.
29-20-5
37
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs store above lives/condiments inside walk in, manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -fresh garlic mixed with oil, held at room temperature , 85F. Operator added to time as public health control for 4 hour maximum **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. -slice cheese pizza **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on table next to can opener **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sinks inside kitchen/prep area
31B-04-4
50
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handsink near pizza station blocked by dough tray **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Blocked by large sign **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink up front - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
86
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. -raw/cold smoked salmon stored above cases of canned beverages inside walk in cooler. -inside stand up freezer in back, wrapped raw beef stored above commercial processed fried food. Advised to store raw food at bottom of freezers if removing from original commercial packaging **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pooled eggs, 46-47F inside lexan stored above fill line by resting on top of empty pans inside low boy next to stove. Operator stated prepared 2 hours prior, chose to discard. Advised not to store TCS food above other pans. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. -sliced cheese pizza/pepperoni pizza. manager added time during inspection to whiteboard **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee/manager touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -operator handled/touched sliced meats with bare hands, cooked pizza without gloves to be placed out on line for by the slice orders
09-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -purple chemical in sprayer next to 3 compartment sink without label
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handsink near pizza station blocked by dough tray **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. -manager has class scheduled for 11/15. Advised to submit course completion/or certificate via email. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink up front
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -aluminum pans with food contact surface facing up, along cook line on shelf
25-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cups used to dispense food inside lowboy at salad station
14-01-5
32
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator has class scheduled for 6/15 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Time extended 60 days **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Time extended 30 days per kathryn manti **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Retake test scheduled for this week. Time extended 30 days to verify compliance, per amy zaleski **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Time extended 30 days per amy zaleski, manager scheduled class after unsuccessful test. Manager stated second employee scheduled for test **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Time extended 60 days **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
53B-10-4
74
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator has class scheduled for 6/15 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Time extended 60 days **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Time extended 30 days per kathryn manti **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Retake test scheduled for this week. Time extended 30 days to verify compliance, per amy zaleski **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Time extended 60 days **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended**
53B-10-4
74
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator has class scheduled for 6/15 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Time extended 60 days **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Time extended 30 days per kathryn manti **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Time extended 60 days **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
53B-10-4
74
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator has class scheduled for 6/15 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Time extended 60 days **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Time extended 60 days **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: **Time Extended**
53B-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on multi use prep table - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
70
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -cooked mushrooms 92F, cooked less than 3 hours prior, employee moved into reliable cooler to attempt finish cooling. Employee moved into freezer, rechecked 1 hour later at 45-52F **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee touched pizza crust with fingers when placing cooked pizza slice onto plate. Advised to use utensils or gloves
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken wings above cooked food inside stand up freezer, wings removed from commercial packaging
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese, ricotta cheese, ham, sliced cheese, fresh mozzarella 58-92F longer than 4 hours **. See stop sale. Warning** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-38-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -commercially cooked peppers 58F, removed from can prior day and placed into unit not holding adequate temperatures. **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -wd40 stored on top of paper towel dispenser above hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -deep pan used to cool mushrooms in cooler held across from oven that did not allow for rapid cooling.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator has class scheduled for 6/15 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food 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.
02C-06-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Warning**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -purple chemical inside unlabeled spray bottle on bottom shelf of table **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -pizza boxes on floor in back
25-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on multi use prep table
40-06-5
11
Feb 17, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aria Ristorante Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aria Ristorante Pizzeria on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aria Ristorante Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Aria Ristorante Pizzeria.

How does Aria Ristorante Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?

Aria Ristorante Pizzeria most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Daytona Beach average of 71.

Has Aria Ristorante Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Aria Ristorante Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Aria Ristorante Pizzeria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Aria Ristorante Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Aria Ristorante Pizzeria is inspected around six times per year on average.