Pizzavola
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Pizzavola 11 times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 21, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Melbourne facility scores 84, putting Pizzavola on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda fountain near register is soiled with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza and marinara sauce is on the time plan and being managed correctly, however no written plan on site. Proved to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
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. Justin and Javier have been employed more than 60 days and have not completed state approved training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone above dough making prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Ice bucket stored on top of dirty ice machine top not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
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 sugar.
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on cleaned pans. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single service bowls being reused to drain grease after frying. Spoke with chef and explained how once used he would need to get a new one each time. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service plates stored on counter not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
50
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table is scored **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
95
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
90
Aug 8, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small live small flying insects seen in kitchen near dishwasher and prep area 2 small live flying insects seen in dining room Operator does have uv bug traps at all entrances and uses fans to circulate air and they spray in off hours to help prevent flies **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Next to triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Soda fountain nozzles at pizza counter soiled Soda gun holster soiled **Corrective Action Taken**
22-13-5
78
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 25ppm), operator drained triple sink and retested at Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
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. Tested Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm), primed to get air bubbles out of line, retested at Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. motz cheese (44-49F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding), stocked cooler this morning, suggest rapid chill. Operator did rapid chill in freezer on sausage and added motz cheese to time plan**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cookline unit stained Can opener blade left over food debris Corrected on site
22-02-4
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. New server and new cook **Corrected On-Site**
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. Stuff shells and lasagna not dated in cookline unit **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice machine door
22-20-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
43
Jun 23, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Jun 21, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Reduced oxygen packaged food label lacking use by date.
03G-07-5
High Priority - 2 Live, small flying insects in kitchen. 3 in dining room Operator killed the 2 in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Over 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
03G-50-1
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. Provided a copy had employee review and sign. **Corrected On-Site**
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. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Slicer guard and blade soiled. Manager had them clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage and lids open.
33-14-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop stored on the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knife **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. According to plans air curtains were to be installed and were not and flys are present.
35B-05-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Installed folded windows that took the place of the rolling shutters that creates gaps.
35B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil and vinegar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
26
May 30, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
74
Feb 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizzavola last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizzavola on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizzavola?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pizzavola.
How does Pizzavola compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Pizzavola most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Pizzavola's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizzavola have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pizzavola 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 Pizzavola inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizzavola is inspected around four times per year on average.
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