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
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Clear double door cooler next to single door cooler, Lasagna (47,48,50,50F – Cooling). Operator stated items were cooked last night, pans were covered with foil and plastic lids and stacked on top of each other. Operator discarded.
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed in clear door freezer, raw chicken over ready to eat foods, operator relocated to bottom shelf. As well as a bag of open broccoli with non Commercially packaged raw squid. Operator relocated broccoli. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Clear double door cooler next to single door cooler, Lasagna (47,48,50,50F – Cooling). Operator discarded.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip-top cooler top cooler under microwaves in kitchen, Chicken (48,46F – Cold Holding); pasta (48F – Cold Holding); Chicken parm (48F – Cold Holding). Observed on prep table next to grill Chicken stock (89F – Cold Holding). Observed on wait station Garlic and oil mix (72F – Cold Holding), butter pads (79F-Cold Holding). Observed in clear door cooler marinara (47F – Cold Holding) **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed employee cologne on dry storage shelf next to hand washing station. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in Clear double door cooler next to single door cooler, Lasagna (47,48,50,50F – Cooling). Operator stated items were cooked last night, pans were covered with foil and plastic lids and stacked on top of each other. Operator discarded.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station next to oven. Operator added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on dry storage shelf next to hand wash sink. Operator removed and relocated to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under triple sink and dishwasher, soiled with debris and residue. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets throughout kitchen soiled with food debris.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of multiple reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Observed interior of bulk ice bin door, soiled with black mold like substance.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms over ready to eat marinara in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 30, 2026 5:54 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.