Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

ZARRELLA'S ITALIAN & WOOD FIRED PIZZA

8801 ASTRONAUT BLVD #103 · CAPE CANAVERAL · Brevard County · FL 32920

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 17, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3416112
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8589910
DBPR license1506488

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In dessert reach in cooler near front entrance canoli cream (77F – Cold Holding)

Stop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In dessert reach in cooler near front entrance canoli cream (77F – Cold Holding)

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager showed up during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple food handlers certificates expired 1/8/24

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On make line near steamwell. Utensils in standing water at 77°F. Operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items stored on the floor in rear storage closets **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler and in dish area are rusted and chipping

#6Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board at salad station. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.