Renzo Pizzeria Delray

130 S Congress Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33445
Italian
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
50
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Renzo Pizzeria Delray, the earliest from 2022. Renzo Pizzeria Delray was last inspected on Feb 17, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Renzo Pizzeria Delray's latest score of 50 falls below the Delray Beach average of 71. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw shell eggs above cheese in big storage reach in cooler , raw veal with cooked chicken, cannoli cream , raw calamari above sauce , cheese in reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...grilled onion 50F, blue cheese 46F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food being held less than four hours. Employee covered food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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..pizza's, Fettuccine Alfredo , penne pesto at front line being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked . **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....Lysol spray bottle stored with vinaigrette, oil at expo line . Employee remove. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....stored big container top of handwashing sink at dishwashing area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
50
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...shredded cheese 58F stored food top another container in flip top reach in cooler , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Employee removed food to another coldest cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized . Dishwasher cleaning utensils, can opener but not sanitized. Employee sanitized equipment, utensils after discussion. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food...Lysol spray bottle used for water spray . Employee discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw burger with arugula contacted each other in reach in cooler at kitchen, employee discarded arugula. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment...not know how do prepared sanitizer solution. Reviewed with manager.
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....heavy soiled building up in can opener blade and exterior can opener blade . Employee cleaned . **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored big container in handwashing sink for storage cleaned utensils. Manager removed container . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink...all handwashing sink at premises. Employee provided napkins **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse - a different product was used for the wash and for the sanitize steps....manager make sanitizer solution with soap . Reviewed preparation sanitizer solution
16-11-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored....ice scoop stored directly stored top of the ice machine. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
33
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over tomato sauce. True Reach in cooler Operator removed eggs and placed on bottom shelf **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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
27-16-4
70
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 7 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... pizza shelf at front line being held less than 4 hours. Operator time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...fresh mozzarella cheese 45-50F, grilled onions 47F, grilled pepper 50F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen , food not prepped or cooked today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food . Shredded cheese 48F, pizza sauce 48F, mozzarella cheese 46F, ricotta 49F, meatballs 46F in flip top reach in cooler at pizza station, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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...fresh mozzarella cheese 45-50F, grilled onions 47F, grilled pepper 50F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen , food not prepped or cooked today , food being held more than 4 hours .
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....basil with raw chicken, raw chicken above marinara sauce in reach in cooler , operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.... Quaternary ammonium .
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen.
31B-02-4
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.
53B-13-5
41
Feb 13, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incapable of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures at kitchen, ambient temperature 52F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
04-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed at front counter shelf. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Not sealed **Time Extended**
14-06-4
86
Feb 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink...provided
27-16-4
Intermediate - Incapable of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures at kitchen, ambient temperature 52°F **Warning**
04-02-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink...provided **Corrected On-Site**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Warning**
22-38-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by the triple sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink...provided
27-10-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed at front counter shelf. **Warning**
14-06-4
58
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 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... pizza at pizza station , per Cook pizza being held 30 minutes . Cook time marked . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cheese 52° in double containers, cut tomatoes 47° in flip top reach cooler at kitchen , per Cook food being held less than 4 hours. Cooked remove and covered food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap... washed hands with soap after discussed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area....employee washing hands after discussion. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...wet towels in handwashing sink at kitchen . Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink... any of handwashing sink at the establishment. Employee provided napkins for one handwashing sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at pizza station and dishwashing area. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Clean utensils KNIVES stored between reach in cooler and prep table . Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-14-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust ...handwashing at pizza station. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair...broken pipe in handwashing sink at dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-08-4
32
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed above pizza oven Homemade pizza sauce after 1 hour and 50 minutes (92F - Reheating). At this rate of reheating operator will not achieve reaching 165° with in 10 minutes. Operator placed on flat top reheated to above .165° **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
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. Observe pizza not time marked operator time mark pizza. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can open soiled with food debris. #2 observed-food buildup on slicer guard.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed cloudy substance in spay bottle Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup in a container of parmigiana cheese/oregano mix. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil in squeeze bottle. Operator labeled
02D-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in storage area.
36-27-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed and wash sink by three compartment sink draining into a 5 gallon bucket
29-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed pizza hood vent with grease and Ac vent in kitchen with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located on cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in storage room.
38-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at the rear storage room bag of sugar, salt , frying oil
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed drink on pizza station. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
33
Oct 7, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Renzo Pizzeria Delray last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Renzo Pizzeria Delray on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Renzo Pizzeria Delray?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Renzo Pizzeria Delray.

How does Renzo Pizzeria Delray compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?

Renzo Pizzeria Delray most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.

Has Renzo Pizzeria Delray's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Renzo Pizzeria Delray have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Renzo Pizzeria Delray 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 Renzo Pizzeria Delray inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Renzo Pizzeria Delray is inspected around three times per year on average.