The Underground Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2024, The Underground Pizza has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 3, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The Underground Pizza's latest score of 90 sits above the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on flip top coolers grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door gaskets torn and soiled with accumulation of soil residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize or replace. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Cole Herring 1/6/2021 expired certified food manager, discussed with operator to renew. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at bar. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize unit. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on flip top coolers grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door gaskets torn and soiled with accumulation of soil residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize or replace. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish washing area unlabeled spray bottle containing cleaning solution, discussed with operator to label bottle. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink next to dough mixer, discussed with operator who provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Cole Herring 1/6/2021 expired certified food manager, discussed with operator to renew. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door gaskets torn and soiled with accumulation of soil residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize or replace. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at bar. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize unit. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on flip top coolers grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace. **Warning**
14-09-4
64
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Unable to fix ; **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Dishwasher disconnected as per operator waiting on a part ; **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris- cutting boards at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all at cook line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
74
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Unable to fix ; **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris- cutting boards at cook line
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all at cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
74
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. shredded cheese (47-50F - Cooling)in walk-in cooler ; as per operator cheese was shredded the night before; food covered and stored in big plastic containers ; food never reached 41 F or below within 4 hours; See Stop Sale
03D-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed on line during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. shredded cheese (47-50F - Cooling)in walk-in cooler ; as per operator cheese was shredded the night before; food covered and stored in big plastic containers ; food never reached 41 F or below within 4 hours; See Stop Sale
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 - pizza sauce and shredded cheese at cook line; time marked 12:00 pm **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched ear and ear buds to remove from ears; after started to chop herbs, without washing hands; educated ; employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths- chlorine Provided **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all at cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner- plates on dish rack near dishwasher Educated and advised to store inverted
24-05-4
35
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
67
Feb 28, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Underground Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Underground Pizza on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does The Underground Pizza compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?
The Underground Pizza most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.
Has The Underground Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Underground Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Underground 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 The Underground Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Underground Pizza is inspected around four times per year on average.
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