Genna Pizza Company

4301 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935 · Permanent Food Service · License 1505707

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 77 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 23, 2026 (2 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

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.Intermediate · 15 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 20 routine inspection
3 intermediate, 13 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-21
Extension granted on Sep 22, since fixed
Reduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-2
Safety score77

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Jul202026

Routine inspection

16 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times

2nd follow-up visitOct 23, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitSep 22, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
3 violations still not corrected:
- 3 Intermediate
What was still cited
Intermediate3
- Code 11, Employee health: 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.
  More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  More time given
  No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 20, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
16 violations found:
- 3 Intermediate
- 13 Basic
What the inspector cited
Intermediate3
- Code 11, Employee health: 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.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic13
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
  Unwashed produce on top shelf over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler
  Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.
  Open bag of Semiola in front of hand wash sink. Operator placed in covered container
  Fixed on the spot
  Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
  Employee cutting tomatoes for food service that have not been washed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
  Pizza paddles stored directly on top of pizza ovens. Operator placed on sheet pan
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating while preparing food.
  Pizza maker chewing while preparing pizza. Discarded pie
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  4oz styrofoam cups used as scoops in multiple foods. Operator discarded
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
  Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  Lining multiple shelves. Operator discarded
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  200+ ppm. Employee diluted to 100 ppm
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Walk-in cooler shelves and condenser fan covers are soiled
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  Pizza box stands, napkins and plastic cutlery stored on the floor. Oper moved
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
  Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room.
  Paper towels stored in restrooms. Operator removed
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.