Davila's Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
52
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Davila's Pizza stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 5, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Davila's Pizza's 52 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed plan to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Meatballs in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill up container of water, educated employee **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - -Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - interior of cooler across from stove has accumulation of black substance.
22-08-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Salad cooler lid has duct tape to repair **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on paper napkins **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have heavy grease buildup -gas stove has build up of grease and old food debris - gaskets on all coolers need cleaned **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler across from stovetop **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to walk in. Floors throughout kitchen
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
52
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese crumbles double panned in salad cooler reading 46f. Employee states it has been in service for 3 hours. Item was moved to rapid chill in walk in
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In parm cheese **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Salad cooler lid
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on low boy freezer is loose
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In 2 door low boy cooler that is used to store cream. Informed manager cooler needs ambient thermometer **Corrective Action Taken**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods have grease buildup **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust build up on back wall above dish washer and in vents
36-27-5
61
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Basic - Interior of Salad cooler vents are soiled in black/ white substance. Bottom of cooler is soiled. Interior of ovens have old food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups being used to scoop cheese in various coolers on cooks line
14-01-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stored on top shelf on wire rack next to dishwasher Dough pans above 3CS
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of Grease on floor between stove and flat top
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In kitchen
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled in grease
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Interior of salad cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cooks line. Educated employee. Employee double lined bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
61
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. In 3 compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
29-37-4
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 in metal pans are being stored over raw sausage in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade is soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked Lasagna and eggplant in reach in cooler on cooks line. Educated cook - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
02C-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In blue cheese no parm. Cheese - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. On hood system **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cook line sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters 2. Gaskets on reach in freezer door soiled **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
43
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken in metal pans are being stored over raw sausage in walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. In 3 compartment sink
29-37-4
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/ No other proof of a CFM for establishment **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade is soiled
22-02-4
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/
53A-05-6
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked Lasagna and eggplant in reach in cooler on cooks line. Educated cook
02C-08-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In blue cheese no parm. Cheese
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cook line sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters 2. Gaskets on reach in freezer door soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Light not functioning. On hood system **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
32
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
45
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled under mixer, dish machine, dry storage shelves, equipment at cook-line and walk in cooler. Kitchen floor throughout establishment soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall next to walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves. Walk in cooler shelves. Large mixer. Cook line equipment. Hood filters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
May 3, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade dirty **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5
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. All employees are being trained
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Italian sausage not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Watermelon next to Parmesan cheese
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on storage rack
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cooks line
13-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple coolers, manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor next to wine bottles
25-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in Parmesan cheese and sugar
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle on reach in soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Knife rack leaking into kitchen is dirty **Repeat Violation**
24-06-4
Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Hanging from cooks belt **Corrected On-Site**
21-19-4
35
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Uncovered cooked pizza on front bar counter with barstools. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched soiled equipment and then ready to eat bread with same gloves on. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump-sink. Ice in 2 kitchen hand wash sinks. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. 2 certificates observed. 7 employees working. Manager has blank certificates for training purposes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple handles soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Knives in soiled knife rack at cook line. **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled under mixer, dish machine, dry storage shelves, equipment at cook-line and walk in cooler. Kitchen floor throughout establishment soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handles. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves. Walk in cooler shelves. Large mixer. Cook line equipment. Hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Multiple soiled dry cloths on cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-10-4
30
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cooked pizza on bar area with barstools. Customer observed on bar stool. Pizza moved back behind counter. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top of flip top cooler at cook line, cooked onions 48/49 and cooked sausage 48/50f. Flip top cooler open. Employee moved to SS containers, adjusted cooler and closed lid to cold hold at 41f or below. **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. No time stamp for displayed pizza at room temperature. Written procedures are on site. Time marked on paper. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash hands with gloves on and dry off gloves with paper towel. Discussed requirements with manager and employee. Hands washed and new gloves put on. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
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/ Spoke with person in charge Holly until CFM arrived. No food manager on site and approximately 8 employees working in kitchen. PETER DEBENEDET 12/10/2019 ServSafe came in from another location. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Mens restroom. Soap provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna, meat and chicken without proper dates over 24 hours. All dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter has water temperature of 86/87f.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Moved to dining room. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line equipment and front coolers.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 94/97f water at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Multiple dry soiled clothes on cutting boards. All placed in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Davila's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Davila's Pizza on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Davila's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven 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 52 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 10 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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