Steves Pizza Express
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
16
Score
Steves Pizza Express appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Feb 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around eight violations to closer to 16 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Florida restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
7
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee was not sanitizing utensils after rinsing them. Operator was coached how to sanitize utensils. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed garlic with oil (82 F - Cold Holding) stored at preparation table since 11:00 AM Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic with oil (82 F - Cold Holding) stored at preparation table since 11:00 AM Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee was not sanitizing utensils after rinsing them. Employee was coached. **Warning**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. It did not have batteries**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Observed Lisa working since 2023, Laura, more than 2 months, and Naima more than 2 months. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. I emailed the form to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee it was cooked 2 days ago. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the exit door. The hot water is off. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator with no hair restraint while engage in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave is burnt inside . **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with tomato sauce stored on the floor if the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle inside the flour. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed purse, cell phone and car keys stored on top of the flour bags next to the hand wash sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
40-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed containers to go stored in the floor of the bathroom. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pizzas not covered in a reach next to the register. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with flour not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. There is a hole on one of the ceiling vent above 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a plastic bracelet while engage in food preparation. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
16
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee placed her cell phone in preparation table and then handled pepperoni to the front line without washing hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (69 F - Cold Holding) stored in a plastic container on preparation table. Operator was advised to use TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL WRITTEN PROCEDURES.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form was emailed to operator.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed faucet for hot water is not working at hand wash sink located by the oven.
27-16-4
Basic - very slow draining water in handwash sink,located next to three-compartment.
29-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing 1 ceiling tile on the right side of the oven. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with accumulated food debris, grease and dust throughout the kitchen area. Also observed walk in cooler vent soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored on preparation table.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer with ice creams at the front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken inside reach in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
32
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed speed racks at walk in cooler soiled with debris. Observed can opener at preparation area soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen not smooth and easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing on the right side of hood system.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed walk in cooler vent soiled with debris. Observed ceiling tiles over pizza oven soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards grooved at kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water 88F. Employee changed water and heated to a final temperature of 140F. Cos **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave on shelf next to handwashing sink soiled with food debris and mold like substance.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris. Observed interior of reach in cooler across fryers soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the walls of walk in cooler soiled with debris. Observed wall next to handwashing sink at preparation area soiled with food debris.
36-27-5
55
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the preparation table fresh garlic in oil (78F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, employee placed it in the cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Not available upon request. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Not available upon request. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meat lasagna held longer than 24 hours in the walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on the preparation table.
40-06-5
37
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed 2 large cheese pizzas keg under Time as a Public Health Control, not time marked. As per manager for lass than an hour outside. Manager time marked the pizzas on site. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided big 6 handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long white cutting board attached to the cooler located in front of the steam table.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in standing water at 108.
10-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By the walk in cooler.
36-32-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Steves Pizza Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Steves Pizza Express on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Steves Pizza Express?
Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Steves Pizza Express.
Has Steves Pizza Express' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Steves Pizza Express have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Steves Pizza 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 Steves Pizza Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Steves Pizza Express is inspected around two times per year on average.
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