South Beach Pizza II
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
45
Score
South Beach Pizza II appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 18, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which South Beach Pizza II's 45 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato sauce (54F - Cold Holding) Pizza sauce Sitting out on counter for less than 1 hour. Employee moved to cooler to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in soda dispenser bin sitting in brown water from soda.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Milk crates in dish area. Crates were moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Oil build up on floors under fryers. Soda syrup under soda boxes. Floors under 3 bay sink. Build up of flour on floor in prep room near mixer
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil next to fryers. Flour in storage room **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sinks have build up of residue
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go containers not stored inverted. Manager flipped containers -pizza boxes stored on floor in prep room and in hallway near restrooms **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing discolored water in soda dispenser ice bin. Employee states drain is clogged.
29-19-4
Basic - Water leaking from hand sink. Hand sink in prep room is missing pvc pipe to drain
29-11-4
45
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand sinks in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. AC dripping onto floor in prep room
28-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In prep room
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Condensation dripping from AC unit onto food prep table with canned goods being stored on shelf. No cross contamination observed at time. Prep table is not in use.Operator was able to move table away from wall where water is dripping. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation food debris. Can opener blade is soiled. Walk in cooler shelves have food debris
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled AC unit in prep room has mold like substance
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk flour bin in storage. Operator added plastic wrap **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
58
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil and shortening on floor next to fryers - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
86
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 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. Reading 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over lasagna in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Pies made at 12:45. Employee added time **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Printed and operator filled out form **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of Table is heavily rusted that is storing onions and spices near dish pit. Operator moved food **Corrected On-Site**
14-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil and shortening on floor next to fryers
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups
24-08-4
43
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for sanitizer. Operator needs quaternary test strips. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
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. For pizza sauce and pizza slices. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator does not have certificates for all employees. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
67
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
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. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for sanitizer. Operator needs quaternary test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator removed dishwasher and is using a 2 compartment prep sink to wash and sanitize dishes. Operator is using old dish machine rinse bay to rinse dishes. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For pizza sauce and pizza slices. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
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. Operator does not have certificates for all employees.
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
16-13-5
47
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced meatballs found at 43F-50f, found above chill line. Advised manager to add more ice
03A-02-5
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 in small cooler
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by dish machine **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler. Manager stated they are waiting on part to repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor canola oil. Next to fryers **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Wall Behind dish machine. 2. Wall and floors next to stove top **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
55
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter found at 81° in service for over 4 hours
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in ice machine contaminated by water possibly backing up **Warning**
01B-13-4
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. Reading "0" sanitizer bucket was replaced, now reading 100ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of ibuprofen stored over prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Milk crates and bus tub in front of sink next to dishwasher **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next stove **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed a copy **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook eating a banana on cooks lime. Educated manager
12B-02-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Ice machine is filled with water and ice **Warning**
08B-31-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of fry oil
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon in whipped ricotta **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks used to clean placemats heavy soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher. 2. Floor under stove and fryer heavily soiled
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Whipped ricotta
02D-01-5
23
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
29
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (47F - Cold Holding); meatballs (47F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (47F - Cold Holding); meatballs (47F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs found at 114°. Chef states placed in warmer 30 minutes ago. Advised rapid reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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/ Manager Kevin showed up **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat being used for sanitizer buckets with no test strips
16-37-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms 2. No soap at hand wash sink next to dishwasher
31B-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine insulation is exposed
14-11-5
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was South Beach Pizza II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at South Beach Pizza II on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at South Beach Pizza II?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at South Beach Pizza II.
How does South Beach Pizza II compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
South Beach Pizza II most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has South Beach Pizza II's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at South Beach Pizza II have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at South Beach Pizza II 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 South Beach Pizza II inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, South Beach Pizza II is inspected around three times per year on average.
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