East Side Pizza

121 S 3 St, Lantana, FL 33462

Pizza

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

High Risk

East Side Pizza has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit”, which has been cited two times.

East Side Pizza's latest score of 41 falls below the Lantana average of 80. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken tenders over pepperoni opened from commercial packaging at reach in freezer. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken stock made 2/4 at walk in cooler.

01B-24-5

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 for pizza and pinwheels. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3 hours. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Paint and WD 40 over prep table. Operator stored chemicals properly. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Meatballs opened in excess of 24 hours at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

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.

53B-14-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. At pizza dough cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-13-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken tenders at ambient temperature.

06-01-5

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour on cook line. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at pizza station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license 12.1.23. License renewed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Pizza prep cook slicing ready to eat pizza with bare hands. Pizza prep cook put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**

09-01-4

Basic - Label on Cheesecake, Tiramisu and Chocolate Mousse cake prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Self service cooler in dining area.

02D-03-4

Sep 21, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

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. Hot line Make table - cut butter (41-49F - Cold Holding) not portioned or pressed today held in an overfilled container under 4 hours - operator split and moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed open beverage from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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 - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils next to steam table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was East Side Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at East Side Pizza on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at East Side Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at East Side Pizza.

How does East Side Pizza compare to other restaurants in Lantana?

East Side Pizza most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Lantana average of 80.

Has East Side Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at East Side Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at East Side Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is East Side Pizza inspected?

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

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