Pizza City

4319 66 St N, Kenneth City, FL 33709 · Permanent Food Service · License 6215385

C
Grade C
Safety score 76 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 7, 2026 (4 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority · fixed by the Oct 7 follow-up · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 2 routine inspection
    3 high priority (1 fixed by the Oct 7 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 7 basic (2 repeats)
    -24
  • Safety score76

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

12 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitOct 7, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    8 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 5 Basic
    What was still cited

    High priority1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.

      Sanitizer not setup.

      More time given

    Intermediate2

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      More time given

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

      More time given

    Basic5

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

      More time given

      Ice buildup in reach-in freezer behind front counter and in kitchen.

      More time given

      Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.

      Operator is in the process of cleaning and repairing unit. Discussed that this unit cannot be used until it is able to hold food at 41°F and below.

      More time givenFixed on the spot

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

      More time given

    • Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitOct 2, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    12 violations found:

    • 3 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 7 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      In pizza prep cooler- shredded mozzarella (50°F - Cold Holding, retemped at 46°F); ham (48°F - Cold Holding, retemped at 47°F); sausage (49°F - Cold Holding, retemped at 46°F) Cooler ambient temperature reading 49°F. Water stored in lower compartment of cooler temped 53°F. Secondary thermometer temped 45°F in coldest part of cooler. All items had been stocked at 11AM, so operator moved to different unit to cool within next hour.

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      -raw eggs stored over pepperoncinis in reach in cooler on cookline Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.

      Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator added sanitize tablets and retested at 200PPM.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate2

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      -cutting boards in prep area stained -Diet Coke soda machine nozzle soiled

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

      Chef/owner does not have CFM.

    Basic7

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

      -bowl used as scoop for fries in reach in freezer on cookline.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

      Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

      -cutting boards in prep area grooved

      Ice buildup in reach-in freezer behind front counter and in kitchen.

      Repeat violation

      Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.

      Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. In pizza prep cooler- shredded mozzarella (50°F - Cold Holding); ham (48°F - Cold Holding); sausage (49°F - Cold Holding) Cooler ambient temperature reading 49°F. Water stored in lower compartment of cooler temped 53°F. Secondary thermometer temped 45°F in coldest part of cooler. Operator said he had top compartment of cooler open for last hour, and has been in and out of lower compartment frequently. I explained that if his equipment cannot keep food at 41°F and below, it cannot be used for cold holding foods.

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Operator returned cloth to sanitize solution.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

    • Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

    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.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Ambient temperature
The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained7
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized6
Premises and cleaning equipment2
Manager certification and employee training2
Food out of temperature1
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Wiping cloths and linens1