Sicilian Oven Wood Fired Pizza

8862 Atlantic Avenue #C1, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Sicilian Oven Wood Fired Pizza has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 19, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Looking across the full record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Delray Beach average 71, so Sicilian Oven Wood Fired Pizza is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed fly device stored over clean cups at wait station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer near walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at wait station handwashing sink and at pizza station handwashing sink. Operator provided signs. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
82
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in True refrigeration cooler ; meatballs (45-47F); cooked noodles (46-47F). Per operator food was prepared last night. Per operator food held in unit overnight. Observed cooling covered. See stop sale
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in True refrigeration cooler ; meatballs (45-47F); cooked noodles (46-47F). Per operator food was prepared last night. Per operator food held in unit overnight. Observed cooling covered. See stop sale
01B-36-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched soiled apron with no gloves and then proceeded to handle a pan of pizza crust out of the oven without washing hands and putting on gloves. Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. 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 in True refrigeration cooler ; diced tomatoes (47F). Per operator food held in unit overnight. Per operator food was prepped last night. Observed cooling covered. See stop sale.
01B-38-5
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 in True refrigeration cooler ; diced tomatoes (47F). Per operator food held in unit overnight. Per operator food was prepped last night. Observed cooling covered. See stop sale.
03D-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
14-69-4
45
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
78
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above olives, sauces in 3 door middle cook line flip top cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese stuffed olives (52F - Cold Holding) being held in garnish tray at bar area. Employee states item has been out less than 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-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. Bar dishwasher tested at 0ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Retested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in hand wash sink next to pizza oven on cook line. Operator made accessible **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained/soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water overflowing from dish machine draining onto floor. Discussed with operator
29-03-4
50
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink facing Dishwasher Manager reset Hot water heater **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken stock. Employee covered Chicken stock. Walk In Cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Burgers thawed in standing water Employee placed item under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
78
Apr 26, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza 76°F, sausage 41°F-50°F, in pizza prep area. Pizza was cooked one hour ago. Operator placed in walk in cooler. Reviewed using TPHC. Sausage is stacked to high. Cooler was filled 2 hours ago . Operator emptied half of the sausage container and stored and stored in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage stored behind egg plant in flip top cooler at pizza station. Cook reversed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at pizza station. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
70
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pocket books stored above cooling racks with cooked onions and pasta. Manager removed item **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Meat sauce. Walk In Cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
78
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sicilian Oven Wood Fired Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sicilian Oven Wood Fired Pizza on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sicilian Oven Wood Fired Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sicilian Oven Wood Fired Pizza.

How does Sicilian Oven Wood Fired Pizza compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?

Sicilian Oven Wood Fired Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Delray Beach average of 71.

Has Sicilian Oven Wood Fired Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sicilian Oven Wood Fired Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sicilian Oven Wood Fired Pizza 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 Sicilian Oven Wood Fired Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sicilian Oven Wood Fired Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.