Sazio Express
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
41
Score
Going back to 2022, Sazio Express has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “stop sale issued on time/temperature control”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Delray Beach restaurants (averaging 71), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants...establishment vacuum slice pizza's with ROP waiver process.
01B-13-4
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...feta cheese 48F flip top reach in cooler by the POS . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...feta cheese 48F flip top reach in cooler by the POS . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Manager discarded 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... slice piza's front line , pizza's being held less than 4 hours, employee time marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants...establishment vacuum slice pizza's with ROP waiver process. Stop sale issue . Manager discarded pizza **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-43-2
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...heavy soiled build up in can opener blade . Manager removed to clean . **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233....Patrick Swain expired 4/8/25, Paul Caporale expired 8/21/25
53B-14-5
41
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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....feta cheese 52F, blue cheese 51F in flip top reach in cooler at front line , food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours .... Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.... Observed at 3:11Pm ,Cut Tomatoes 45F-47F in flip top reach in cooler , per operator tomato was cut at 10:30 . **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....feta cheese 52F, blue cheese 51F in flip top reach in cooler at front line , food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Manager discarded food . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.... Observed at 3:11Pm ,Cut Tomatoes 45F-47F in flip top reach in cooler , per operator tomato was cut at 10:30 . Stop sale issue. Manager discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked... meatballs was cooked was cooked 4 days ago, sausage was cooked 2 days in tall reach in cooler . Manager date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor....flour by the dough machine. Manager properly stored . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
82
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 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... few pizza at pizza display case being held less than 2 hours. Employee time marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....windex spray bottle stored with buffalo sauce at pizza station . Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food..for pizza . Provided written procedures.
03F-10-5
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.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...windex spray bottle . Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
55
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse...Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours... observed at 4:40 pizza sauce 65° in reach in cooler , cooling since 11:30 , over 4 hours.
01B-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...multiple pizza at front line without time marked being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours... observed at 4:40 pizza sauce 65° in reach in cooler , cooling since 11:30 , over 4 hours. Stop sale issue ... manager discarded food Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...all purpose cleaner spray bottle stored with to go food containers at front line . Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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
50
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 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. Butter 82°F, on front counter held overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 82°F, on front counter held overnight. See stop sale
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Timed pizza slices not discarded at end of four hours, instead operator vacuum packages the slices for self service freezer in dining room. See stop sale
03F-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Timed pizza slices not discarded at end of four hours, instead operator vacuum packages the slices for self service freezer in dining room.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee expired.
53B-14-5
50
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs stored on top of reach in cooler next to fryer. Eggs returned to refrigerator **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler #1, pizza sauce (51F - Cold Holding). Item held at room temperature for a period to refill station. Sauce split in to 2 containers to rapidly cool to cold hold at 41°F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At mens room. Soap not dispensing.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on prep table at front counter. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
64
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line lift top cooler; raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat sauce bottles. Operator moved chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At soup well next to fryer; marinara (95°F - Hot Holding). Operator stated item heated up on stove prior to being held in soup well, being held in soup well less than 4 hours, moved marinara to stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At hand wash sink next to triple sink; hand washing sink used to store tongs. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. At front counter sliding top self service freezer; pizza slices prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not bear minimal labeling requirements. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At cook line lift top cooler; bowl used to dispense Parmesan cheese. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sazio Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sazio Express on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sazio Express?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sazio Express.
How does Sazio Express compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Sazio Express most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Sazio Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sazio Express have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sazio Express 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 Sazio Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sazio Express is inspected around two times per year on average.
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