Pherrara's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Pherrara's Pizzeria, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Pherrara's Pizzeria scores about where you'd expect for a Palm Bay restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. Mop sink not hooked up to water supply. **Warning**
27-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large reach in freezer in back broken handle.
14-11-5
78
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over various salad dressings. 3 door glass reach in cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach reach in freezer
23-03-4
74
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggplant Parmesan 46 F - cold holding; cooked pasta 46 F - cold holding; staff voluntarily discarded and replaced **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Eggplant Parmesan 46 F - cold holding; cooked pasta 46 F - cold holding; staff voluntarily discarded and replaced
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Eggplant Parmesan made this weekend- owner voluntarily discarded
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on rack below waist level owner removed tong **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
61
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrapper knife in handwashing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Bleach - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
41-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stores in bucket - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar and salt - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour under prep table - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
67
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced ham 50 F - cold holding
01B-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta 47 cc rapid chill Raw chicken 46 F - cold holding; rapid chill Cut ham 50 F - cold holding; **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrapper knife in handwashing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Bleach
41-21-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stores in bucket
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar and salt
14-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour under prep table
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cucumbers and onions over ready to eat lettuce back room cooler
08B-17-4
37
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of food residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Hood filters with accumulation of dust and grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling over white standing reach-in freezer shows water damage. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair; Torn gaskets reach-in coolers **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
82
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken found at 45F, cook stated he tempted it at 42, calibrated thermometers, suggested rapid chill. All other items in cooler at correct temperature. Retemped at 43 one hour later **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. *raw chicken over cooked pasta **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Can opener blade soiled with food debris
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. * over standing reach-in freezer in back
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. *Torn gaskets on reach-in freezer by fryers **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and dust. *Hood filters
23-03-4
58
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 reach in cooler front
02C-03-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over cooked bread and sliced ready to eat ham and cheese and pizza sauce. 3 door glass cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets pizza cooler Gaskets reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
74
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in back room **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets pizza make table **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar and salt **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pherrara's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pherrara's Pizzeria on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pherrara's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pherrara's Pizzeria.
How does Pherrara's Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?
Pherrara's Pizzeria most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has Pherrara's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pherrara's Pizzeria have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pherrara's Pizzeria 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 Pherrara's Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pherrara's Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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