South Beach Pizzeria
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
64
Score
South Beach Pizzeria appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. South Beach Pizzeria was last inspected on Feb 4, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about nine violations before that.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Vero Beach restaurant, which scores around 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Manager states pies were made approximately 40 minutes ago. Added time stamp. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has food residue. Advised manager to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufle cups in parm cheese. Manager moved and placed scoops with handles **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Window shelves along sandwich cooler has buildup of old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper plates stored on floor under prep table in kitchen. On floor in storage shed. Manager picked up off of floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken observed thawing on floor still frozen. Manager moved over to sink and turned on water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
64
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. AC unit condensation pooling on ground in outdoor storage area
28-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on cutting board. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on ground in outdoor storage area
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White outdoor freezer has ice build up and does not seal properly
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on chest freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Trash and debris on ground in outdoor storage area
33-34-4
74
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
58
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes found at 55f above chill line since 1030 . Employee threw away. Pizza sauce sitting out on counter in service since 2pm found at 70f. Employee stated they are using on time plan. Employee added food item to written time plan **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in container stored above pizza dough in reach in cooler outback **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked penne pasta and cooked spaghetti found in plastic containers with lid at 47f. made yesterday. Employee threw away. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank outside **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bag in box in dry storage. Employee moved
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes in dry storage on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
55
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over pizza dough. 3 door 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. Pizza slices employee threw away times. Was making new pies **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Racks outback in dry storage **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in freezer inside and outside
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Light above pizza oven
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in chest freezer outside
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop Parmesan cheese **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
45
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Mixing bowl outside back area. Moved to 3 compartment sink to be washed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara/pizza sauce front counter at 51/53f for 45/50 minutes. Moved to reach in cooler. Garlic in oil at cook line 62/63f for 90 minutes per PIC. Moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time stamp for pizza held under time as a public health control. 2 and a half pizza at room temperature for approximately 45 minutes. PIC time stamped/marked. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard, can opener. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
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/. 5 employees observed working in kitchen. CFM in not on site during inspection. Employee in charge is Jack.
53A-05-6
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Back fenced area. **Repeat Violation**
33-34-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line area and pipes on wall.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on shelves, under pre tables, at back shelve area.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Shelves above cooler at prep area with containers and S/S items.
24-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves , cook top area, food prep area shelves. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
26
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara sauce at cook top at 64f for 30 minutes. Stove top not turned on yet. Employee turned on burner to reheat above 165f. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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. 3 cooked pizzas at room temperature for 30 minutes with no time marks. All time marked. Reviewed requirements with person in charge. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and fryer baskets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
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. No proof of any employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Fryer, stove top, equipment in kitchen. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole in wall coupe red with cardboard under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza peel on soiled oven. **Warning**
10-02-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At soda storage closet, dry storage shelves, prep table shelves and top of pizza oven. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At back area, 3 door cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. At back area and soda closet. **Warning**
33-34-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was South Beach Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at South Beach Pizzeria on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at South Beach Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at South Beach Pizzeria.
How does South Beach Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
South Beach Pizzeria most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has South Beach Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at South Beach Pizzeria have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at South Beach Pizzeria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is South Beach Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, South Beach Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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