Wiseguys Pizzeria

117 E Merritt Ave, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Italian
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Wiseguys Pizzeria has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Merritt Island restaurants, the typical score is 77; Wiseguys Pizzeria is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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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 7, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler on pizza make line deli ham (56F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (56F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Operator remade to 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fry basket in hand wash sink at rear of kitchen
31A-11-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza paddles stored directly on top of pizza oven. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between reach-in cooler and prep table. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
43
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put a hat on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bin of flour not labeled
02D-01-5
90
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on make line. deli ham (59F - Cold Holding) stored above fill line of unit.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw shelled eggs stored above sodas. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fresh pots of herbs being stored in the well
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. While preparing dough
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between prep table and reach in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cheesecake and tiramisu in lobby reach in cooler for self service are not labeled with required information
02D-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
55
Oct 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
90
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. No proof of training for some employees. Katie.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer at rear of kitchen has an accumulation of mold like substance on surface surrounding mixer arm connection point. Mixer bowl and arm are soiled with old food particles. Mixer was not cleaned after use on day prior. Found still dirty at open of business
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured in kitchen
51-11-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Desserts in self service Reach in cooler do not follow labeling requirements
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Slime/mold like substance hanging/dripping from drain line in mop sink area. Corner of mop sink has a heavy buildup of slime/mold like substance
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in walk in cooler
36-64-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service paper towels being stored on the floor
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wiseguys Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wiseguys Pizzeria on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wiseguys Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wiseguys Pizzeria.

How does Wiseguys Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?

Wiseguys Pizzeria most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Merritt Island average of 77.

Has Wiseguys Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wiseguys Pizzeria have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wiseguys Pizzeria 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 Wiseguys Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wiseguys Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.