Kelsey's Pizza

2845 Garden St, Titusville, FL 327963121
Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
50
Score
High Risk

Kelsey's Pizza appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 11 violations.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Titusville restaurant, which scores around 68. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live small flying insects by bar area **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough mixer
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women restroom
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic soda bottles stored on the floor by bar area Plastic water bottles stored on floor by dining room entrance area
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line Interior of microwave on cook line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty fan in kitchen Fan covers in walk in cooler dusty
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over shredded cheese in walk in cooler. Unwashed broccoli stored over washed, cut and ready to eat onions in walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
50
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and tiles soiled in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Across from walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On dry rack in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
70
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tatziki sauce portioned containers date marked 10/14 stored in glass reach in cooler on cook
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tatziki sauce portioned containers date marked 10/14 stored in glass reach in cooler on cook.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer 200+++ Second check 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 3 small flying insects found by triple sink 4 small flying insects found in server area. Per supervisor on duty, next day callback required. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef burger stored over cooked ham at the bottom of make table . Raw beef stored over cheese at the walk-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Operator was provided with a copy. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and tiles soiled in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Across from walk in cooler.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On dry rack in kitchen
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in salt and sugar containers. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Broccoli stored over onions and cooked pasta in walk in cooler. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
26
Feb 24, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - 3 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in wait station area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door upright cooler ; cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); diced turkey (46F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Cutting boards soiled on the cook line
22-02-4
Basic - Bag n box soda stored on floor in closet.
08B-38-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
24-27-4
Basic - Gaskets soiled on salad cooler. Exterior of dish machine. Fan covers soiled with grease in the upright glass cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Heavy accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Reach in cooler shelves rusted
14-11-5
45
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies on dish washer machine
35A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present next to clean dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after cooked touched face and begin to continue to make sandwiches **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 2 door glass cooler behind cook line shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); diced turkey (44F - Cold Holding); cooked Orzo (44-50F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled mold-like substance or slime. On pizza make line cutting board soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On special menu for Broiled lamb chops served to your liking. Manager stated cooked to medium rare. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal banded brush used for margerine
14-14-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint behind cookline. Cook put on hair restraint **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Insect control device stored on prep table
35B-02-4
Basic - Walk in cooler shelves are soiled and rusted
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White container near dishwasher not labeled an has powder like substance inside **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
30
May 8, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time marks on bruschetta or sliced/shredded cheeses **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of chemicals stored on shelf over clean dishes. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 6-hour time control plan is not monitored to ensure the temperature is not greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator is not tracking time for bruschetta
03F-08-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink between cook line and prep area directly across from kitchen entry door is being used as a dump sink. Multiple chunks of cut vegetables in well **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on shelves over make line. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza maker **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic soda bottles on the floor behind front counter. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in the crack of flip top of make line across from pizza oven. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles over cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Raw wood used as shelf in walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-06-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hole in ceiling of kitchen above door **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in either women's restroom stall
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on make line are grooved and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
37
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in kit person in charge / prep area, ext unannounced routine per supervisor on duty V.P.
35A-02-6
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Fully cooked pizza holding on top of oven not time marked, pulled approx 15 mins before e arrival, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook on line remove lid from his bottled beverage, drains, return lid and move on to his next task without removing his gloves and handwashing, corrected and re-educated **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. On arrival, hand wash sink in the prep are was being used to drain spinach and holding ice that was discarded. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No secondary heat measuring device for Dish Washing Machine that is using heat to sanitize.
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Near the walk in cooler unit, ceiling tile in need of replacement and one needing put back into place over cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employees bottle beverage stored over hot holding wells on cooks line, relocated **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees pack stored on top of make table, moved to office. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person on arrival without hair restraint, Applied hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor of the walk in cooler not smooth and easily cleaning, repairs need.
36-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.handle of spoon touching product of Alfredo sauce in storage, removed and corrected by manager on duty **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Dessert display reach in cooler unit without ambient air thermometer for commercially prepared cheese cakes and milk items
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment on cooks line soiled, door gaskets on reach in cooler and reach in freezer units soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On 5 gallon containers, old stickers still attached, moved to dish washing area by manager on duty **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door by restrooms with gap, one live fly present
35B-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interiors of reach in cooler unit and drawers heavily soiled with old food debris, cutting boards on make table soiled/stained.
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook sline, multiple wiping cloths being used for multiple purposes, pot holder, hot pads, wiping cloths etc.
21-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line, dish washing station and prep line walls soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
26
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
74
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -dishwasher failed to wash hands prior to putting away clean dishes, operator educated employee, employee washed hands **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Top of right side Reach-in cooler:sliced turkey 51F, sliced ham 48F, per operator less than 4 hours in top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler -Reach-in cooler drawers: raw ground beef patty 55F, Raw chicken 57F, Cooked pasta 60F, per operator less than 4 hours in reach-in cooler drawers, operator relocated to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -yellow liquid spray bottle lacking label **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink next to oven being used as dump sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. -frozen lasagna portions thawing in reach-in cooler. Operator states lasagna was cooked and frozen on 8/8/23, lasagna pulled to thaw today, lacking date tracking **Warning**
02C-08-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's restroom **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -reach-in cooler **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee sunglasses stored on paper towel dispenser, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach-in cooler drawers not holding proper temperature **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -light shield over entrance to kitchen **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -base of HOBART mixer soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -triple door reach-in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -light accumulation of food debris on walls around handwash sink/above triple sink in dishwashing area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth on prep table next to mixer, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
35
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dish washing area and 1 live fly in the wait station area, next unannounced routine inspection, L. Branner
35A-02-6
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. Clean up kit available but instruction sheet not posted, needed paperwork given to operator for compliance
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at the wait station used as a dump sink **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Only external gauges, not hot temp to check water temp. On site
16-62-1
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. 4 new employees without food safety training, needed paperwork given to operator for compliance
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow liquid in spray bottle not labeled, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near dish washing station and back area. Low grout also holding standing water
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors, walls and baseboards Under equipment and behind equipment needs cleaned **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near the chest style reach in freezer, ceiling wall tiles not alightened over the walk in cooler . Ceiling tile bowing over walk in cooler.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf's of prep tables soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler units on cooks line soiled old food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 glass door reach in cooler in prep station, rusted plastic coated shelves.
14-33-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Being used as pot holders
21-10-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Electrical line behind the make table soiled with debris and dust
36-50-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases of unwashed sliced mushrooms stored above ready to eat items In Reach in cooler , corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in dish, prep and cooks line area soiled.
36-27-5
29
Oct 17, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
35

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kelsey's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kelsey's Pizza on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kelsey's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Kelsey's Pizza.

How does Kelsey's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Titusville?

Kelsey's Pizza most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Titusville average of 68.

Has Kelsey's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kelsey's Pizza have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Kelsey's 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 Kelsey's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kelsey's Pizza is inspected around four times per year on average.