Downtown Bennys Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Downtown Bennys Pizza, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 16, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Jensen Beach facility scores 80, putting Downtown Bennys Pizza on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep counter on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at reach in and walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
90
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
45
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Quaternary ammonium sanitizer 0 ppm at triple sink in kitchen. Operator mixed fresh solution to 200 ppm at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle per operator containing fabuloso on storage rack in kitchen
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board containing cut marks and is no longer cleanable at flip top cooler prep counter in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside white reach in freezer inside kitchen.
14-69-4
70
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 50+ small flying insects throughout kitchen landing on stove, flip top coolers, croutons, flour, boxes, walls, shelves, pipes, soiled rags, garbage cans, plates. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Approximately 30+ small flying insects. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: At kitchen area approximately 10 small flying insects landing on single serve boxes and walk in cooler wall- operator killed and removed 7 small flying insects and sanitized area . **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Observed approximately 4 small flying insects landing on dry storage shelf with stored food items. Operator killed all 4 and sanitized area thoroughly. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, raw fish stored over bread, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Same **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 50+ small flying insects throughout kitchen landing on stove, flip top coolers, croutons, flour, boxes, walls, shelves, pipes, soiled rags, garbage cans, plates. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Approximately 30+ small flying insects. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
74
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At cook line prep table, bottles of ibuprofen stored on shelf with spices. Advised operator of proper chemical storage.
41-07-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. At walk in cooler, prepared lasagna with mold like substances. See stop sale.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 50+ small flying insects throughout kitchen landing on stove, flip top coolers, croutons, flour, boxes, walls, shelves, pipes, soiled rags, garbage cans, plates.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, raw fish stored over bread, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At cook line, croutons contaminated by small flying insects. See stop sale
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, meatloaf (64F - Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (71F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (45F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 45 minutes. Advised operator of proper cold holding. Operator placed items into walk in for quick chill.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At cook line, cutting boards visibly soiled with food debris and mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler, tuna salad, cooked pasta, pooled eggs, with no date marking. Operator stated he has no idea of date prepared.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler, unwashed produce stored over cut fruit. Advised operator of proper storage.
08B-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, reach in refrigerator visibly soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. At walk in cooler, tuna salad, cooked pasta, pooled eggs, stored over 24 hours, not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, bowls not properly air dried. Wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, French fries, onions, butter, milk, box of pork stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
17
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2023. Operator renewed license while in the course of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs over cooked green beans reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw Philly beef (comminuted) over raw bacon reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cut watermelon (45F - Cooling) at 10:55 since 9:30 - 45F 11:10 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quat Test strips for Quat sanitizer at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
52
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Spices/prep area.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil/shortening container/prep area/kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor/storage area
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pizza sauce/walk in cooler/corrective action taken /operator covered foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
67
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Sep 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener/prep area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna/prepared 48 hours before/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator date labeled food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored onions back on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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 16, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Downtown Bennys Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three 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 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Jensen Beach average of 80.
Has Downtown Bennys Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Downtown Bennys Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Downtown Bennys Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Downtown Bennys Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Downtown Bennys Pizza is inspected around four times per year on average.
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