Jerry's Pizza & Italian Rest
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
50
Score
Jerry's Pizza & Italian Rest has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 6, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 12 violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Ponce Inlet restaurants (averaging 67), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -vacuum sealed tuna thawed inside the packaging overnight - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: Vacuum sealed tuna thawed overnight inside walk in cooler **Time Extended**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -heavy cream - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: -milk in cooler across from bar **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink inadequate/missing for bar. -new added bar contains ice wells for beverage preparation on both sides of bar located, with only 1 hand sink located at one end. Narrow walkway between bar wells. Strongly advised of requirement for reasonably located hand sinks for beverage preparation without obstructions **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -interior bar added, deficiency for hand wash sinks noted in report **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: Time extended 30 days for plans to be submitted and approved. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: Bar handwashing sink **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -vacuum sealed tuna - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: -vacuum sealed tuna inside walk in cooler **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: -bar hand wash sink completed obstructed **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
50
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Jun 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical/medicine spray stored on top of first aid box that is located directly above cutting board/makeline cooler. Employee removed
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cheese pizza for slice pizza order , person in charge added 4 hour time control from 30 minutes prior. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of microave
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -1 employee provided valid safestaff wallet card, other records are currently locked inside manager office without current access.
53B-13-5
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. -open gallon of milk inside small cooler across from interior bar
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -bartender washed hands inside 3 compartment sink
12A-03-4
Basic - Backside of mechanical slicer blade with rust that has pitted the surface
14-34-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -pans without handles used to dispense flour
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. -prep area, cookline
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents in prep area/cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -some cove molding has been patches, employee stated work in progress on remaining areas inside kitchen
36-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -exterior bar, on one side near sinks **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. -fly sticky paper above prep area in back **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled top surface of first aid box above makeline cooler out front -exterior of flour bin -shelving covers inside walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -exterior mens restroom
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -styrofoam bowls, plastic portion cups stored with food contact side facing up. Advised to keep inverted
25-06-4
27
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -wood cutting board/surface Equipment in poor repair. -minor surface rust on backside of mechanical slicer blade **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
14-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -soiled ceiling tiles above rack where pizza boxes are stored, vents on cook line -debris from insulation hanging between ceiling tiles in expo area Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -backsplash behind stove, grill **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -area on cookline underneath pizza oven -warewashing area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -cookline, in front of pizza oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing/damaged/inadequately covered from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Numerous Ceiling tile missing. -person in charge stated ongoing repair work on ac/ducts/tiles **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
70
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell stored above butter inside walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -2 rodent droppings on floor in front of lowboy cooler inside kitchen at entrance -3 rodent droppings on floor next to dough mixer, pizza oven on cookline in area underneath open ceiling tipes -5 droppings on floor under large pizza oven and tabletop oven. -4 droppings on floor in corner at entrance to kitchen, underneath storage rack containing clean dishes -2 droppings on floor under wire rack shelf containing ice buckets, near slicer -7 droppings behind single door refrigerator inside kitchen near entrance from dining area -2 droppings underneath backside of cooler across from grill**Warning** -manager had employees move equipment, began cleaning floors **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
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. -sliced cheese pizza, manager added time from 30 minutes prior. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -ladle inside hand sink in expo area **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine. -operator provided test strips for sink and surface sanitizer, and quat ammonium sanitizer for dishmachine. Dishmachine will require a chlorine sanitizer test strip. **Warning**
16-32-5
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -wood cutting board/surface Equipment in poor repair. -minor surface rust on backside of mechanical slicer blade **Warning**
14-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -soiled ceiling tiles above rack where pizza boxes are stored, vents on cook line -debris from insulation hanging between ceiling tiles in expo area Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -backsplash behind stove, grill **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at storage area. -some plates on rack/shelf are soiled amongst clean plates **Warning**
24-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on shelf above lowboy cooler/multi use prep surface **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -area on cookline underneath pizza oven -warewashing area **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Hood filter missing/damaged/inadequately covered from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - Numerous Ceiling tile missing. -person in charge stated ongoing repair work on ac/ducts/tiles **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. **Admin Complaint**
35B-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -clamshell trays above lowboy cooler **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. -wood cutting board, damaged area on side that prevents adequate cleaning/sanitizing. **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour inside unlabeled bin inside walk in cooler **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -cookline, in front of pizza oven **Warning**
36-17-5
22
Nov 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -garlic mixed with fresh chopped garlic, 68F. Manager replaced with fresh batch, advised to use 4 hour time as public health control. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Not observed during callback inspection **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -seared ani tuna, not identified on menu with consumer advisory **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: -seared ahi tuna with no consumer advisory located on menu. Menu items served raw/undercooked must be disclosed with consumer advisory. Time extended 7 days to verify compliance. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
78
Mar 5, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -garlic mixed with fresh chopped garlic, 68F. Manager replaced with fresh batch, advised to use 4 hour time as public health control.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -partially cooked chicken wings stored above condiments, cheesecake inside walk in cooler. Employee corrected
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -seared ani tuna, not identified on menu with consumer advisory **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -pizza sauce, cooked pasta inside walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -inside walk in cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -pickle buckets inside walk in
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters at pizza oven -exterior of white bin next to pizza oven
23-03-4
52
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -gallon of milk inside small coca cola cooler up front, employee states used in bar. 55F unknown period of time. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 10-25ppm chlorine. Employee checked sani bottle. Corrected to 50ppm during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -handling soiled dishes with gloves requires handwashing step before donning new gloves to handle clean equipment
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 live flies above prep table around manager prepping produce
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -manager paid license fees during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -milk
01B-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -outside, hose bib on wall near back door
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -sanitizer tablet bottle stored above hot holding equipment on shelf. Manager moved -window cleaner hanging above clean plates on rack near warewashing area **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -mixer, area above bowl. -can opener blade -soda gun in tiki bar -blender
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. -all employees who are not covered under food handler training
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. -lasagna inside walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -tiki bar hand sink
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -top plates not inverted with some debris on food contact side. Manager sent to dish pit
24-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -near walk in
36-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under stove/cookline equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -walk in freezer
08B-47-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -cutting board at end
14-13-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -unit up front containing milk for bar use. All coolers that contain food that requires to be temperature control must have ambient temperature thermometer in a conspicuous location
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelving on cook line -shelving at entrance to front near dish pit
23-03-4
Basic - Slicer blade with rust that has pitted the surface
14-34-4
Basic - Standing water in walk in cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk salt container
02D-01-5
9
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -body powder stored on top shelf on prep line **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. -discussion with person in charge. Mop water must be disposed into approved system/mop sink
28-14-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -walk in cooler, bulk pasta/cooked chicken -small cooler, open milk without date mark out front near entrance
02C-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -aluminum foil trays and styrofoam clam shell containers not inverted/protected on top shelf of warmer rack in kitchen
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk flour container **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -stainless pan, no handle used ti dispense flour
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board in disrepair and is no longer cleanable in section broken at end.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee eating food on expo side of cook line in back.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -walk in freezer
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -makeline cooler, in between pans/equipment
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -top interior surface of microwave next to stove
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters with soil/grease/debris built up in middle section
23-03-4
Basic - Pizza peel stored on soiled surface between uses. -on top surface of oven with direct contact, advised to use clean surface
10-12-5
33
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jerry's Pizza & Italian Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jerry's Pizza & Italian Rest on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jerry's Pizza & Italian Rest?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jerry's Pizza & Italian Rest.
How does Jerry's Pizza & Italian Rest compare to other restaurants in Ponce Inlet?
Jerry's Pizza & Italian Rest most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Ponce Inlet average of 67.
Has Jerry's Pizza & Italian Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jerry's Pizza & Italian Rest have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jerry's Pizza & Italian Rest 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 Jerry's Pizza & Italian Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jerry's Pizza & Italian Rest is inspected around four times per year on average.
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