BENITO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND PIZZERIA
2219 COUNTY RD 220 STE 317 · MIDDLEBURG · Clay County · FL 32068
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-13-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table – no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw chicken stored over cooked mussels in flip top reach in cooler.
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen handwash sink has a floor fan on the sink.
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Adam, hired over 60 days.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No employee reporting agreement for Lacey. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Basic 2
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of sugar and onions stored on the floor, employee moved both items to shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee beverage in pizza flip top reach in cooler. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:50 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.