Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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ZARRELLA'S ITALIAN & WOOD FIRED PIZZA

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3462020
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8772685
DBPR license1506488

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate4 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 3

#5High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler marinara (49F – Cooling). 22quarts placed in walk in cooler the day prior. SEE STOPSALE **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler marinara (49F – Cooling). 22quarts placed in walk in cooler the day prior In flip top of reach in cooler mozzarella (51F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F – Cold Holding); egg yolk (51F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (51F – Cold Holding); butter (51F – Cold Holding); heavy cream (51F – Cold Holding)

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler mozzarella (51F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F – Cold Holding); egg yolk (51F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (51F – Cold Holding); butter (51F – Cold Holding); heavy cream (51F – Cold Holding) SEE STOP SALE **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.

#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** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 4

#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
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz Togo cup used as scoop in pancetta **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bags of flour and cooking oil stored on the floor in closets

#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of cups, Togo boxes and pizza boxes stored on the floor in closets **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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.