Davila's Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
41
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Davila's Pizza, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 11 violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up eight times.
By comparison, the average Vero Beach facility scores 77, putting Davila's Pizza on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over blocks of mozzarella in glas single door cooler
08A-05-6
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. It is determined that pizza and sauce were placed into service 35 minutes ago. Employee added time to board **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs quat test strips
16-37-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook on grill
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing.
16-16-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Along back wall of kitchen. Manager states portable AC unit was left on over night and tank got overfilled resulting water to leak out
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors under cook line equipment have build up and along wall base throughout kitchen
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Interior of multiple reach in cooler doors have foam board exposed. Front counter cooler door and single door freezer.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease and dust buildup **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in dining area
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pizza pies used on time. Manager covered pizza with tray **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Wall above hood system has dust buildup. -Wall behind stove has old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
41
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicers blade soiled in old food debris. Employee states they have not used slicer today. Advised to clean -white cutting board on dry rack is heavily soiled in black mold like substance. Advised to throw away **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walls throughout kitchen have dust build up. Floors have old food debris/grease build up under equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Low boy reach in cooler door panel is falling off **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of opened flour on floor next to mixer **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area between flat top grill and cooler has accumulated old food debris and grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom Cook line drawer has old food debris and dead flying insect. Two door low boy reach in cooler has orange substance on bottom of cooler . Advised employee to clean **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet rag on make table cutting board **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
64
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food intended to be heated as a sole ingredient not immediately heated to 145 degrees F after bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee shredding blocks of mozzarella cheese with no gloves. Educated employee who put on gloves **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
09-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicers blade soiled in old food debris. Employee states they have not used slicer today. Advised to clean -white cutting board on dry rack is heavily soiled in black mold like substance. Advised to throw away **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of CFM **Warning**
53A-07-6
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. 2 female employees. Employee states she has been here for 8 months **Repeat Violation** **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. For employees that have no proof of training. Printed form **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Walls throughout kitchen have dust build up. Floors have old food debris/grease build up under equipment **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Low boy reach in cooler door panel is falling off **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of opened flour on floor next to mixer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area between flat top grill and cooler has accumulated old food debris and grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom Cook line drawer has old food debris and dead flying insect. Two door low boy reach in cooler has orange substance on bottom of cooler . Advised employee to clean **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet rag on make table cutting board **Warning**
21-12-4
41
Dec 17, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Romaine lettuce stored on Raw shelled eggs in glass cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw ground beef patties in low boy cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: No proof of CFM for establishment at time of callback. Employees working are unaware of certification **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Microwave in disrepair. Interior coating is cracking and peeling - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
14-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ 3 employees in store and 1 delivery driver - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For Kiki, personal in charge stated it is at other store. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
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 prep table/ low boy cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Heavy grease build up under floors of fryer and stove. Under coolers and equipment throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil and canned tomato sauce on floor in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled in dust and grease - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above grill and fryers - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop Parmesan cheese in make table cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
37
Oct 16, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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. Employee added time on board **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Pizzas at front counter. Pans were added to cover pizzas. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Romaine lettuce stored on Raw shelled eggs in glass cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Winded bottle stored next to pizzas at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw ground beef patties in low boy cooler
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For Kiki, personal in charge stated it is at other store.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Microwave in disrepair. Interior coating is cracking and peeling
14-04-4
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/ 3 employees in store and 1 delivery driver
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop Parmesan cheese in make table cooler
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table/ low boy cooler
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Heavy grease build up under floors of fryer and stove. Under coolers and equipment throughout kitchen.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil and canned tomato sauce on floor in kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled in dust and grease
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above grill and fryers
36-27-5
23
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Lasagna, marinara sauce in reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener blade and mixer head soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Cooler is still broken. Employee stated that parts have been ordered **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of grease behind and under cooking equipment **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
67
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
33
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Unwashed Cucumbers and celery stored on raw shelled eggs in glass cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. Chicken wings and coleslaw with no date mark Lasagna **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass produce cooler has mold like substance accumulation on wire shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout containers on floor in outdoor shed **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Low boy cooler across from glass produce cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pizza on time plan sitting on prep table where easily accessible to public, not covered in any way. Pans were placed over pizzas. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices and squeeze bottles not labeled
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in sugar bin **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and under prep tables and equipment. 2. Walls behind cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil in outdoor shed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
43
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head dirty. 2. Slicer guard dirty
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Lasagna
02C-04-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of pizza sauce on floor under microwave
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in Italian seasoning
14-01-5
Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Hanging from belt pizza cook **Corrected On-Site**
21-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Younger cook **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Insulation showing on double door reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout rear kitchen. 2. Wall soiled above hood and rear door
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms used by staff **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in outside shed **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Italian seasoning
02D-01-5
41
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Pizza on counter for slices not covered **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger stored over cooked Italian sausage
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade dirty. 2. Mixer head dirty
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cans of mushrooms in rear sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager could not find plan
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes and takeout containers stored on floor in shed
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Next to grill
29-49-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both male cooks
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all cooking equipment, build up of grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle soda stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind pizza oven and triple sink **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
33
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Davila's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Davila's Pizza on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Davila's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Davila's Pizza.
How does Davila's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Davila's Pizza most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Davila's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Davila's Pizza have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Davila's Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Davila's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Davila's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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