Downtown Bennys Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
100
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Downtown Bennys Pizza stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.
Downtown Bennys Pizza's latest score of 100 sits above the Jensen Beach average of 80. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Aug 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. pizza sauce (ingredients added) (70F - Cooling) at 11:55 since 11:25 - 70F at 12:15 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator to split pizza sauce into two batches and place in freezer to quick chill.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer: Observed Raw ground beef over French fries, both products opened from commercial packaging. Advised operator to put ground beef on bottom of freezer.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic butter (56F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (ingredients added) (56F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Operator placed back in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 each Canned peppers dented to seam of can. Operator removed canned peppers from circulation. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator moved garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer with pasta in strainer resting in hand sink. Operator removed strainer. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by back door. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
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. Observed lasagna made in house then frozen not date marked in freezer. Educated operator on proper date tracking procedures.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees expired 11/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
33
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -tomato sauce 58F, stored on prep table less than 1 hour, employee returned to reach-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -multiple cutting boards throughout kitchen stained -inside of microwave 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 soap provided at handwash sink. -employee restroom lacking soap dispenser, operator reinstalled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -"Victory" reach-in cooler gaskets torn
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer gaskets soiled on all equipment throughout kitchen -exterior of microwave soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone stored on white cutting board, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
37
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizzas/front counter
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar/storage area/corrective action taken/operator discarded soufflé cup. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor./corrective action taken/operator stored pizza boxes properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sugar container/storage area/corrective action taken/operator covered food. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Downtown Bennys Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Downtown Bennys Pizza on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Downtown Bennys Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Downtown Bennys Pizza.
How does Downtown Bennys Pizza compare to other restaurants in Jensen Beach?
Downtown Bennys Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jensen Beach average of 80.
Has Downtown Bennys Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Downtown Bennys Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.
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