DOWNTOWN BENNYS PIZZA
2230 NE DIXIE HWY · JENSEN BEACH · Martin County · FL 34957
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 each Canned peppers dented to seam of can. Operator removed canned peppers from circulation. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer: Observed Raw ground beef over French fries, both products opened from commercial packaging. Advised operator to put ground beef on bottom of freezer.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic butter (56F – Cold Holding); pizza sauce (ingredients added) (56F – Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Operator placed back in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. pizza sauce (ingredients added) (70F – Cooling) at 11:55 since 11:25 – 70F at 12:15 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator to split pizza sauce into two batches and place in freezer to quick chill.
Intermediate 5
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator moved garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer with pasta in strainer resting in hand sink. Operator removed strainer. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by back door. **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed lasagna made in house then frozen not date marked in freezer. Educated operator on proper date tracking procedures.
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees expired 11/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:51 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.