Downtown Bennys Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
90
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Downtown Bennys Pizza stretching back to 2022. On Feb 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average is 87, putting Downtown Bennys Pizza squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
90
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In rear reach in cooler next to deep freezer, raw shelled eggs over cooked marinara sauce. Operator reorganized and corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written time plan for pizza pies. Plan was emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge no Big 6 poster. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On grated shelf.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. It was emailed to manager and I verified. Educated operator to print and post. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All throughout.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. In shared plaza
33-16-4
50
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Under three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
90
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of reach in freezer heavily soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for chlorine.
16-37-1
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. No training for three employees. **Warning**
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For the kitchen staff. Informed Manager. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Under three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
55
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Educated Manager and completed documentation. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or open stored in reach in cooler. **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. Employee beverages in reach in cooler, manager disposed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Follow wash-rinse-sanitize procedures on documents
16-13-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Wiping clothes dirty under equipment.
21-01-4
70
Mar 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Approval of the septic tank system limits the establishment to the use of single-service items only for customers. Multi-use utensils are in use. Spoke with health department they have gave plaza owner all information to get septic permitted. In the time being pizza restaurant will use only single service items to serve food. Will do a follow up in 30 days. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-20: Spoke with Michelle from health department and has not received all paper work needed. Will extended 30 days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-20: Called health department spoke with Michelle, she contacted Joanne they have not submitted any paper work at this time. Must contact owner of plaza to make sure paper work has been submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Spoke with department of health and they have not received any information. Time extended for another 30 days. Must get owner of building to fill out and submit paper work for septic in as soon as possible. **Time Extended**
28-19-4
86
Sep 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By bag in a box
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In fresh food coolers
05-09-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Downtown Bennys Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Downtown Bennys Pizza on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Downtown Bennys Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Downtown Bennys Pizza.
How does Downtown Bennys Pizza compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?
Downtown Bennys Pizza most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Pierce average of 87.
Has Downtown Bennys Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Downtown Bennys Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Downtown Bennys 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 Downtown Bennys Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Downtown Bennys Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants