Expresso Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Expresso Pizza, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 19, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Among Fort Pierce restaurants, the typical score is 87; Expresso Pizza is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer, refrigerators, and hot boxes **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. All coolers at this time are not working, reach in cooler broke approximately 1 week ago. Walk in cooler needs a compressor. Schedule for repair in the next 2 weeks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
04-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple items, pots, pans, plates etc **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine, 3 door reach in refrigerator, walk in cooler, convection oven not working, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods, under shelf's, counters, equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple items, stored inside and outside of restaurants not in use. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
52
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored above plates **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. About 48plus rodent droppings in a sandwich unit not in use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer, refrigerators, and hot boxes **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. All coolers at this time are not working, reach in cooler broke approximately 1 week ago. Walk in cooler needs a compressor. Schedule for repair in the next 2 weeks. **Warning**
04-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to stove **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple items, pots, pans, plates etc **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.wall where sandwich unit and pizza over is, behind prep table. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Under three compartment sink, 4 dead roaches under storage rack next to 3 bay sink, **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine, 3 door reach in refrigerator, walk in cooler, convection oven not working, **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. All floors, **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damaged beside prep table, and on back wall to fan. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods, under shelf's, counters, equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple items, stored inside and outside of restaurants not in use. **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4
29
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Through out restaurant **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Through out establishment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Near ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: pipe was fixed small hole in middle of pipe **Time Extended**
29-11-4
78
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Expresso Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Expresso Pizza on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Expresso Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Expresso Pizza.
How does Expresso Pizza compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?
Expresso Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Pierce average of 87.
Has Expresso Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Expresso Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Expresso 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 Expresso Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Expresso Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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