Downtown Benny's Pizza

1564 Se Floresta Dr, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Downtown Benny's Pizza eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 18, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Port St. Lucie restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used to scoop several items **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Employee mixed sanitizer with soap Changed bucket 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

May 31, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drink stored in sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some have trading some due not

53B-02-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk items **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Downtown Benny's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Downtown Benny's Pizza on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Downtown Benny's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Downtown Benny's Pizza.

How does Downtown Benny's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

Downtown Benny's Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

Has Downtown Benny's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Downtown Benny's Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Downtown Benny's 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 Benny's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Downtown Benny's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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