Ben's Pizza

3174 NW Federal Hwy, Ste 3272-A, Jensen Beach, FL 34957 · Permanent Food Service · License 5301271

Official report

out of 100

Grade A

Safety score 96 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 16, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

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 markingHigh priority · fixed on the spot · 1 other violation

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 16 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 basic
-4
Safety score96

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Oct162026

Routine inspection

2 violations found

First visitOct 16, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
2 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 1 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: 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
  No time stamps on pizza slices Per operator food placed at 12 and out of temperature for 2hours Time stamp placed for 12
  Fixed on the spot
Basic1
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Jul272026A91Complaint inspection5 violations, 2 high priority No follow-up needed

First visitJul 27, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 3 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  2 cans pineapple dented to seam of can.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Stainless steel polish stored over food service gloves at rack by triple sink. Operator stored chemicals properly.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic3
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Bucket of margarine stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  Scoop handle in contact with flour in storage bin.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Drain cover(s) missing.
  At produce wash sink in back kitchen.
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.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.