Cucina Pizza by Design
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
74
Score
Cucina Pizza by Design appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 10, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Can opener soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Cucina Pizza by Design's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
74
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
90
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observe no time marking for pizza oil and garlic, sliders. Operator labeled 12-4 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
70
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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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. Observe no time marking for pizza oil and garlic, sliders. Operator labeled 12-4 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
70
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
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/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observe at front counter hand wash sink. Operator placed soap at sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
58
Aug 10, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Mar 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at front counter flip top refrigerator ; fresh mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding) due to over filled.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe sausage and meatballs defrosting at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observe ice scoop stored on top of reach in freezer.
10-12-5
70
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Observe at kitchen oil and garlic (70F - Cold Holding). Operator stated 2 hours and placed in refrigerator. **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. Observe with meatballs bits and pepperoni bits not time marked . Operator lable12-4 **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Cfm show up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe cream filling defrosting at room temperature. Operator placed in refrigerator? **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
55
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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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. Observe pepperoni rolls and meatballs sliders not time marked. Operator label 11-3 **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe ); tomato sauce (120F) due to operator adding cold tomato sauce to hot one without reheating first and tomato sauce 177°F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager showed up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cucina Pizza by Design last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cucina Pizza by Design on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cucina Pizza by Design?
Across the inspection record, “can opener soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cucina Pizza by Design.
How does Cucina Pizza by Design compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Cucina Pizza by Design most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Cucina Pizza by Design's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cucina Pizza by Design have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cucina Pizza by Design means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cucina Pizza by Design inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cucina Pizza by Design is inspected around three times per year on average.
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