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EXPRESSO PIZZA

2416 OKEECHOBEE RD · FT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34950

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 27, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3345836
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8365096
DBPR license6600546

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#14High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. About 48plus rodent droppings in a sandwich unit not in use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored above plates **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer, refrigerators, and hot boxes **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate04-02-4

Intermediate – Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. All coolers at this time are not working, reach in cooler broke approximately 1 week ago. Walk in cooler needs a compressor. Schedule for repair in the next 2 weeks. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 13

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to stove **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple items, pots, pans, plates etc **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.wall where sandwich unit and pizza over is, behind prep table. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Under three compartment sink, 4 dead roaches under storage rack next to 3 bay sink, **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine, 3 door reach in refrigerator, walk in cooler, convection oven not working, **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. All floors, **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damaged beside prep table, and on back wall to fan. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods, under shelf's, counters, equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple items, stored inside and outside of restaurants not in use. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.