Pusateri's Thin Crust Chicago Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
74
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Pusateri's Thin Crust Chicago Pizza stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Stuart average 81, so Pusateri's Thin Crust Chicago Pizza trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw sausage over pepperoni and sliced mushrooms at flip top cooler on cook line. Unwashed lettuce and tomatoes over pickles at walk in cooler. Operator stored all products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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.
53B-13-5
67
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stainless reach in at front line, sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken (59F-cold holding) ; cooked noodles (55-61F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stainless reach in at front line, sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken (59F-cold holding) ; cooked noodles (55-61F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing bleach not labeled at dish pit area. Operator labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils in standing water at 100F at dish area. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front prep area.
29-49-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee Cell phone over bag of all purpose flour in back storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
58
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cloth towel resting on top of bread rolls in warmer. Operator removed cloth towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Big 6 poster sent to operator.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. roast beef (49F - Cooling) at 2:30 since 1:45 - 49F 2:55 Observed at reach in cooler in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Allergens poster sent to operator.
53A-15-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cheesecake and tiramisu individually portioned at front counter cooler for customer self service. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At pizza station.
14-09-4
58
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen staff **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on right door of pizza make table cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in both stand up freezers in kitchen and in chest freezer in outside storage area by mop sink
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cheese cakes, tiramisu and peanut butter pies at front area, individual portion in to go container for grab and go
02D-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Dust/grease build up on side of pizza oven Debris on shelves in walk in cooler
23-03-4
67
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over mozzarella cheese/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored raw eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor/storeroom.
25-05-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
78
Aug 1, 2022
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 ground beef over cheese/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored ground beef on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Milk/opened over 24 hours before/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator date labeled food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor/storage area.
25-05-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pusateri's Thin Crust Chicago Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pusateri's Thin Crust Chicago Pizza on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pusateri's Thin Crust Chicago Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pusateri's Thin Crust Chicago Pizza.
How does Pusateri's Thin Crust Chicago Pizza compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Pusateri's Thin Crust Chicago Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Pusateri's Thin Crust Chicago Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pusateri's Thin Crust Chicago Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pusateri's Thin Crust Chicago 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 Pusateri's Thin Crust Chicago Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pusateri's Thin Crust Chicago Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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