Death by Pizza

528 Ne 2 St, Delray Beach, FL 33483
Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Death by Pizza has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Death by Pizza was last inspected on Apr 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Delray Beach restaurant scores 71. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cut lettuce 49F in flip top reach in cooler , food not prepped or portioned today , food being held less than 4 hours .operator voluntarily discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in room temperature. Operator time marked . **Corrective Action Taken**
10-03-4
82
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours..... In-use utensil pizza slicers used with moist food stored in room temperature at pizza station being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked **Corrective Action Taken**
22-11-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...pesto 76F in room temperature at pizza station , food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Manager discarded food. **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...fresh garlic in oil 75F at pizza station being held less than four hours. Manager time marked . **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade , employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
58
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units.
05-09-4
82
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top refrigerator ; ricotta (52F - Cold Holding) do to overfilled. Operator removed the overfilled food . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container...in cut lettuce at walk in cooler . Employee removed paper
14-86-1
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse...Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. ..refilled pizza sauce , cheese with old food .
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. ..refilled pizza sauce , cheese with old food . See stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
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...multiple pizza at display case at front line . Employee time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by speed racks , floor fan , operator removed those things. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered...chicken in reach in freezer . Employee covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
47
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for washed and cut green onions in pizza station. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Container with no handle used to dispense bread crumbs in prep area. Operator removed container and replaced with scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Pizza lift top cooler cutting board; marinara (47°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated being held out of temperature control less than 1 hour, returned to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-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 - 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 arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At flour storage container; bowl used to dispense. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At kitchen/cook line; wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on floor. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
64
Oct 20, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Death by Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Death by Pizza on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Death by Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Death by Pizza.

How does Death by Pizza compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?

Death by Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Delray Beach average of 71.

Has Death by Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Death by Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Death by Pizza 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 Death by Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Death by Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.