Kelsey's Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
64
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Kelsey's Pizza, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 30, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “observed - from initial inspection” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Merritt Island facility scores 77, putting Kelsey's Pizza on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
14
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Observed - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler to the right of fryers raw shrimp (53F - Cold Holding). Stored above fill line of unit. In reach in cooler on make line nearest dish area cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); meat loaf (53F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (53F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (53F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding); seaweed salad (53F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (47F - Cold Holding); slaw (48F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: All foods below 41°F **Complied**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects at interior bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: 0 observed **Complied**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Observed - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler. Large pot of meat sauce (89F - Cooling). Cooked and placed in walk in cooler on previous day. SEE STOP SALE - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Separating into smaller pans, ice bath and placed in walk in freezer **Complied*
03D-02-5
64
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler. Large pot of meat sauce (89F - Cooling). Cooked and placed in walk in cooler on previous day. In reach in cooler on make line nearest dish area cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); meat loaf (53F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (53F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (53F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding); seaweed salad (53F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (47F - Cold Holding); slaw (48F - Cold Holding). Priority: High Priority
01B-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pizza dough in walk in cooler stored beneath dripping fire sprinkler. Fully thawed raw mahi, raw tuna and raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements Priority: High Priority
01B-13-4
High Priority - Observed: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler. Large pot of meat sauce (89F - Cooling). Cooked and placed in walk in cooler on previous day. SEE STOP SALE Priority: High Priority
03D-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects at interior bar. Priority: High Priority
35A-02-7
High Priority - Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On exterior bar. **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority
29-34-4
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler to the right of fryers raw shrimp (53F - Cold Holding). Stored above fill line of unit. In reach in cooler on make line nearest dish area cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); meat loaf (53F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (53F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (53F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding); seaweed salad (53F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (47F - Cold Holding); slaw (48F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener is soiled. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves, liners and racks in walk in cooler have an accumulation of mold like substances Priority: Basic
23-03-4
Basic - Observed: 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. Fully thawed raw mahi, raw tuna and raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE Priority: Basic
06-09-1
Basic - Observed: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple broken down pieces of equipment Priority: Basic
33-31-5
Basic - Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen Priority: Basic
36-22-4
Basic - Observed: Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Pizza dough in walk in cooler stored beneath dripping fire sprinkler. SEE STOP SALE Priority: Basi
08b-36-4
Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Plastic oil containers stored on the floor in closet. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Under condenser unit in walk in cooler Priority: Basic
14-69-4
Basic - Observed: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Pan used to store ice scoop is soiled Priority: Basic
10-12-5
Basic - Observed: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 1/3 pan of standing water 119°F at steamweel on make line. Priority: Basic
10-07-4
Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
13-03-4
22
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 59 live flying insects observed in area of cut through from service line to walk in cooler **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Observed 47 live flying insects at callback **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
86
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line nearest pizza oven cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (53F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (57F - Cold Holding); butter (54F - Cold Holding); Jambalaya sauce (55F - Cold Holding). All foods stored in unit overnight. SEE STOP SALE **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line nearest pizza oven cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (53F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (57F - Cold Holding); butter (54F - Cold Holding); Jambalaya sauce (55F - Cold Holding). All foods stored in unit overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 59 live flying insects observed in area of cut through from service line to walk in cooler **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Over service window. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on filter for ice machine **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over mop sink area. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks on shelves over make line and on cutting board **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under equipment and in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo lids stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted. Coffee filters stored in a container with no covering **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler nearest pizza oven on cook line
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Old food residue on multiple walls throughout kitchen
36-27-5
29
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In low boy nearest pizza side of cook line pico (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (50F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (50F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed tuna mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
01B-13-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled cell phone with gloves hand then began handling utensils
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter on rear side of ice machine has no date of last service
29-28-4
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. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
06-09-1
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cover for sugar bin. Red 8 quart lids
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils in standing water at 124°F. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
50
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill container of water
31A-11-4
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. Chrystal was hired in December and has not yet received food handlers certification
53B-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer
14-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over prep table. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers stored on the floor. Operator placed on crate **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on pizza table. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
64
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In steamwell on cook line marinara (88F - Reheating); cheese sauce (97F - Reheating); meat sauce (111F - Reheating). Oper stated all were placed on at 10am **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On countertop next to pizza oven. garlic in oil (73F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In steamwell on cook line marinara (88F - Reheating); cheese sauce (97F - Reheating); meat sauce (111F - Reheating). Operator stated all were placed on at 10am
01B-02-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Unable to provide proof of training for Amaya. Has been employed since January
53B-02-5
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 - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed paperwork
03F-10-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor behind host(ess) stand **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddle on top of soiled oven. Operator placed on clean sheet pan **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On service line near soups
14-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. 25ppm. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bibs on the floor in storage room. Multiple cases of food items stored on the floor in walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Over service window on cook side
22-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 500+ppm. Operator diluted to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
22
Jun 16, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Jun 12, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 drawer cooler under sauté station : (); blue cheese (62F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding); bruschetta mix (60F - Cold Holding); butter (58F - Cold Holding); tortellini (62F - Cold Holding); stuffed shells (58F - Cold Holding); heavy whipping cream (55F - Cold Holding) operator discarded all product. Called for repair. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 drawer cooler under sauté station : (); blue cheese (62F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding); bruschetta mix (60F - Cold Holding); butter (58F - Cold Holding); tortellini (62F - Cold Holding); stuffed shells (58F - Cold Holding); heavy whipping cream (55F - Cold Holding) operator discarded all product. Called for repair. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. 10 mahi, and 10 salmon **Repeat Violation**
03G-04-5
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. Dish machine in bar 0 ppm, sanitize bottle full, wash glasses in main kitchen til repaired.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener heavily soiled Equipment handles soiled, pizza door left lids soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objection Oder by pizza line and oven in kitchen
36-64-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on back side of kitchen where dough is made, is soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine on left side, inside door **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in pizza sauce **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above dish area has heavy build up of dust/dirt **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean dishes shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers in kitchen wet nesting
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on make line, handle is broken and duct tape used to make handle.
14-11-5
33
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook changed gloves without hand wash.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Heavy whipping cream 52F, operator rapid chilled **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ladle stored in Handwash sink next to dish pit area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.no soap at hand wash sink next to dish pit area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Spilled sauce on floor not cleaned up. **Corrected On-Site**
36-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen area has build up of dust
36-27-5
Basic - Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, used for clean and sanitized dishes. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on pizza cooler are heavily soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel not stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat stored on single service items rack **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
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. Salmon and mahi have been thawed and not removed from rop.
06-09-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Operator has new vents, waiting to be installed **Corrective Action Taken**
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine on the left side has build up of mold like substance on interior door **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
33
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of Publix diced tomatoes dented/rusted. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
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. Gallon of milk in front cooler not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine soiled in server wait area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dish machine in bar area for bar glasses not sanitizing. 0ppm.
16-59-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of breading not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Shelves used to dry and store clean dishes are rusted and no longer cleanable.
14-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In drain next to slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kelsey's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kelsey's Pizza on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kelsey's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “observed - from initial inspection” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Kelsey's Pizza.
How does Kelsey's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?
Kelsey's Pizza most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Merritt Island average of 77.
Has Kelsey's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kelsey's Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kelsey's Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Kelsey's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kelsey's Pizza is inspected around five times per year on average.
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