South Beach Pizzeria

1621 Ocean Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963 · Permanent Food Service · License 4100860

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 81 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 11, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.High priority · fixed by the Sep 11 follow-up · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 10 routine inspection
2 high priority (fixed by the Sep 11 follow-up), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 7 basic
-19
Safety score81

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Sep102026

Routine inspection

11 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 11, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
6 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 6 Basic
What was still cited
Basic6
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
  More time given
  Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  More time given
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Overgrown weeds and vines surrounding outdoor storage area.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 10, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  Cut tomatoes 45f. Cooked chicken 45f Sliced cheese 45f Cold holding for 4+ hours.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Sandwich cooler- Cut lettuce 44f. Cooked chicken 46f. Cut tomatoes 46f Cold Holding. ; ham (45°F - Cold Holding)sliced cheese 45f Cold Holding. In cooler for 3.5 hours. Advised to rapid chill. 2nd temp- Cut lettuce 43f. Cut tomatoes 45f. Cooked chicken 45f Ham 43f Sliced cheese 45f See stop sale
Intermediate2
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory.
  Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided handout. Manager posted
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Pizza make table cutting board. Can opener blade has build up
  Repeat violation
Basic7
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  All coolers need cleaned
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Shelves in kitchen above 3 bay sink. Old food debris Along window next to cooler. Gaskets on all kitchen coolers are soiled. Mop sink dirty and filled with debris.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
  3 bay sink basin is leaking water
  Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  Outdoor cooler has standing water
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Overgrown weeds and vines surrounding outdoor storage area.
  Outdoor Storage area not maintained clean. Debris on ground.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Outside storage area has standing water from AC drain line
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Storage shed floors have debris. Build up of flour on ground around dough mixer.
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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.