Pizza Dynamo
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
21
Score
Across the available record, Pizza Dynamo has six inspections on file, the first dated 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 27, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 15 violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “live, small flying insects found”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Pizza Dynamo's 21 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
6
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +400 ppm quat in bucket, test strip turned bluish, employee diluted it to 300 ppm, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-27-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One fly by hand sink at bar **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cut tomatoes in upright cooler
01B-07-4
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. For 2 employees that prepare food here for 2 months **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket **Repeat Violation**
16-33-4
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. Cold cut opened 6 days ago, also milk opened 4 days ago, employee store date on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink after placing hair net, explained to him and he washed hands again in hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Mgr for 4 months here, person in charge called him and texted him and she didn't receive certificate on phone from him
53A-04-6
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. For 2 employees that prepare food here for 2 months **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 at bar not secured **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making sandwich, no hair restraint, he put one on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box with chips on floor, front counter, employee placed them on shelf, also sauce in container on floor in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Shelf moved by back prep sink that acts as wall in between restaurants per plan review, employee moved shelf back into place acting as wall **Corrected On-Site**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 98f water, in double pan in warmer, employee removed the double pan **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan dusty by cooked pizzas, front counter
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On cold cut, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with to go bags on floor by sandwich prep unit, employee placed them on shelf, also pizza boxes in wrapped on floor and not inverted on shelf on hallway **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sugar at bar, employee covered it **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in container at bar, employee labeled it sugar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
21
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 8 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One fly by warmer at cook line and one by back prep area by mop sink
35A-02-7
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. Employee washed lid for food container and then grabbed it sanitized without washing hands, explained to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +400ppm quat in bucket at cook line, test turned bluish, employee diluted it to 300 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner hanging above soda syrup, at bar, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 60-70f all pizzas at front counter, no time, no 4 hrs procedure, explained to them, emailed procedure, employee wrote time on **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 56f soft cheeses and butter mix employee placed it in cooler, explained 4 hrs procedure **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket
16-33-4
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. Cold cuts opened on Friday, manager labeled them **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubby in hand sink at front counter
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In hand sink at back prep area by water heater and mop sink, employee placed some **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. For employees that don't have certifications and Mauree two weeks here, explained to manager
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In hand sink at front counter area, manager placed some **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. A few cooks for more than 2 months, Darrius, Tim, Allen, and Dionte
53B-13-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. By water heater
29-18-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 4 at bar not secured **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack over drinks, front counter, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table by oven, manager placed it in sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Clean linens on bag on floor in storage closet in back by restroom
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 2 bulk containers with white powder close to mop sink in back prep area, manager labeled them flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf in back storage by restroom, employee inverted them
25-06-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On cold cut
16-46-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager called owner and I gave him my email to find it and send it **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 88f water for utensils, manager placed it in warmer **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee asking pizza without beard guard
13-04-4
10
Jul 7, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jun 25, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 3 flying insects near service window, 1 flying insect near prep area.
35A-02-7
86
May 15, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On open side of splitter
29-42-4
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. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar
51-11-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizza Dynamo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizza Dynamo on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Dynamo?
Across the inspection record, “live, small flying insects found” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pizza Dynamo.
How does Pizza Dynamo compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Pizza Dynamo most recently scored 21 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Pizza Dynamo's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pizza Dynamo have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pizza Dynamo 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.
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