Santos Pizzeria
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Santos Pizzeria stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to the broader Jensen Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
47
Jul 9, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Jun 25, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in freezer non food grade bags used in direct contact to store dough- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: At reach in freezer non food grade bags used in direct contact to store dough- operator removed **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler by cookline- Cooked chicken wings 48-50F- cold holding,- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator placed ice bags on food to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: At flip top cooler by cookline- shredded cheese 49F- cold holding-food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator placed ice bags on food to quick chill. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At soda station- handwashing sink blocked by soda machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No time procedure for pizza slices under time as a public health control- emailed to operator **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expire - Walter Torres 05/31/2025. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
52
Jun 24, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler by cookline- Cooked chicken wings 48-50F- cold holding,- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator placed ice bags on food to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. At kitchen area- server handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handled clean dishes without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At cookline reach in cooler- cooked pasta prepared 06/17/25 not used within 7 days- see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in freezer non food grade bags used in direct contact to store dough- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found At dinning room area approximately 3 small flying insects landing on wall and cashier counter. At outside bar area- approximately 1 small flying insects landing on bar counter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expire - Walter Torres 05/31/2025. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
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. At salad cooler - gallon of milk opened 3 days ago not date marked- operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At soda station- handwashing sink blocked by soda machine. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No time procedure for pizza slices under time as a public health control- emailed to operator **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
26
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
32
Oct 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Observed dish machine at 0ppm-operator set up triple sink with chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Non food grade paper in direct contact with cut lettuce and cilantro inside plastic containers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple plastic food containers not stored inverted at back dish pit area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup in direct contact with cooked pasta noodles at short stainless rash in cooler by drink prep counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink cup over containers of tea at drink prep station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
64
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta (62F - Cold Holding) in salad cooler by cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food left outside; marinara sauce (44F - Cold Holding ) in walk-in cooler; food not prepared or portioned today; food next to the door; as per operator door left opened while receive new foods and putting away foods; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; operator instructed staff to keep door closed **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink at cook line used for purposes other than handwashing- knife stored Removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor- sausage container by three compartment sink; calamari and sauces in walk-in cooler; advised to store properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers- opened soda bottle in reach in freezer Removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- at cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar Removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
52
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 56 degrees, fresh mozzarella, 57 degrees, sausages, 57 degrees, chicken wings/stored overnight/prep cooler#3/cook line
01B-02-5
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. Dishmachine sanitizing at 0/ppm/chlorine
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 56 degrees, fresh mozzarella, 57 degrees, sausages, 57 degrees, chicken wings/stored overnight/prep cooler#3/cook line
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener/prep area/frontline
22-02-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water/Hand wash sink/cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven/top burners/cook line
22-08-4
52
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Santos Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Santos Pizzeria on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Santos Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Santos Pizzeria.
How does Santos Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Jensen Beach?
Santos Pizzeria most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jensen Beach average of 80.
Has Santos Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Santos Pizzeria have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Santos 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 Santos Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Santos Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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