Italy's Pizza Jt
Last inspected: May 12, 2025
43
Score
Inspectors have visited Italy's Pizza Jt six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on May 12, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 62, which Italy's Pizza Jt's 43 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Marinara approximately 125F after approximately 2 hours. Moved to stove to reheat, reached 174F in 5 minutes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior top ice machine Can opener blade **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta, sausage, other items **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jug cookline **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Cell phone on wire shelf above cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar/salt in 4 L plastic tock containers **Warning**
02D-01-5
43
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ricotta 46F, ham 44F, cut tomatoes 45F, feta 45F. Left cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of tomatoes. Operator stated they kept it to return for credit **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwaves **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water. Walk in cooler, meat sauce and cake box stored under dripping condensation around fans. Operator relocated product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-52-4
55
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
41
Dec 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink at front counter used as dump sink, ice present
31A-11-4
Basic - Multiple Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at pick-up window.
51-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lids.
33-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup in Parmesan cheese, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -employee yogurt stored with customer food in walk-in cooler, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee aprons stored on top of soda bags-in-boxes, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -oil jugs stored on floor, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
64
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled -reach in cooler doors and gaskets soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Sep 16, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 in dish washing area **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw ground beef stored over cooked chicken wings, operator reorganized items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of ice machine soiled with pink, mold-like substance -soda nozzles lightly soiled -dough flattening machine soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -plastic drink cup on prep table, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils in water 88F, operator removed to dish area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler door and gasket heavily soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -sink in womens restroom hanging off wall. Operator states plumber is scheduled to repair. **Warning**
29-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Italy's Pizza Jt last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Italy's Pizza Jt on file is from May 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Italy's Pizza Jt?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Italy's Pizza Jt.
How does Italy's Pizza Jt compare to other restaurants in South Daytona?
Italy's Pizza Jt most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the South Daytona average of 62.
Has Italy's Pizza Jt's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Italy's Pizza Jt have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Italy's Pizza Jt 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 Italy's Pizza Jt inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Italy's Pizza Jt is inspected around two times per year on average.
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