Palm Bay, Brevard County

PHERRARA'S PIZZERIA

1200 MALABAR RD #7, Palm Bay, FL 32907

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Jun 10, 2026
City
Palm Bay
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 24616733

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large reach in freezer in back broken handle. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Time Extended

May 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

27-11-4

Detail 24556940

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. Mop sink not hooked up to water supply. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Exterior plumbing installed but interior mop sink not yet plumped. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24556941

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large reach in freezer in back broken handle. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Time Extended

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 24420056

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Corrected On-Site

27-11-4

Detail 24420054

Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. Mop sink not hooked up to water supply. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24420055

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large reach in freezer in back broken handle.

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 24181094

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over various salad dressings. 3 door glass reach in cooler

22-02-4

Detail 24181095

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade

23-03-4

Detail 24181096

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach reach in freezer

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 23540397

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Eggplant Parmesan 46 F - cold holding; cooked pasta 46 F - cold holding; staff voluntarily discarded and replaced

03A-02-5

Detail 23540398

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggplant Parmesan 46 F - cold holding; cooked pasta 46 F - cold holding; staff voluntarily discarded and replaced Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23540396

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Eggplant Parmesan made this weekend- owner voluntarily discarded

10-20-4

Detail 23540399

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on rack below waist level owner removed tong Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23540400

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket Repeat Violation

Aug 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 23034615

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrapper knife in handwashing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Time Extended

41-21-4

Detail 23034616

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Bleach - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 23034617

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar and salt - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 23034619

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour under prep table - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 23034618

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stores in bucket - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 23034620

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Time Extended

Aug 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 11

50-17-3

Detail 23032180

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23032177

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced ham 50 F - cold holding

03A-02-5

Detail 23032176

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta 47 cc rapid chill Raw chicken 46 F - cold holding; rapid chill Cut ham 50 F - cold holding; Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23032171

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade

31A-11-4

Detail 23032172

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrapper knife in handwashing sink.

41-21-4

Detail 23032170

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Bleach

14-01-5

Detail 23032175

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar and salt

08B-12-5

Detail 23032174

Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour under prep table

08B-17-4

Detail 23032179

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cucumbers and onions over ready to eat lettuce back room cooler

42-01-4

Detail 23032173

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stores in bucket

02D-01-5

Detail 23032178

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-32-5

Detail 22640121

Basic - Ceiling over white standing reach-in freezer shows water damage. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22640119

Basic - Equipment in poor repair; Torn gaskets reach-in coolers Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22640120

Basic - Hood filters with accumulation of dust and grease Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22640122

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of food residues.

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 22316336

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. *raw chicken over cooked pasta Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22316338

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken found at 45F, cook stated he tempted it at 42, calibrated thermometers, suggested rapid chill. All other items in cooler at correct temperature. Retemped at 43 one hour later Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22316337

Intermediate - Can opener blade soiled with food debris

36-32-5

Detail 22316339

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. * over standing reach-in freezer in back

14-11-5

Detail 22316335

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. *Torn gaskets on reach-in freezer by fryers Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22316340

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and dust. *Hood filters

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

02C-03-5

Detail 21918757

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream reach in cooler front

13-04-4

Detail 21918756

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21918758

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets pizza cooler Gaskets reach in freezer Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 21918759

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over cooked bread and sliced ready to eat ham and cheese and pizza sauce. 3 door glass cooler

02D-01-5

Detail 21918755

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21559648

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21559645

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in back room Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21559646

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar and salt Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 21559647

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21559649

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets pizza make table Repeat Violation

Jun 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

50-17-2

Detail 21163131

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

02C-03-5

Detail 21163133

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream

50-09-4

Detail 21163134

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-04-4

Detail 21163135

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 21163136

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in freezer Gaskets pizza table Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21163132

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in freezer kitchen

Feb 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-02-6

Detail 20875870

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenders over fries and sausage in white upright freezer.

02C-03-5

Detail 20875871

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced Ham, cooked chicken, cheese.

14-01-5

Detail 20875869

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in Granulated Garlic

36-24-5

Detail 20875867

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind wire shelf in rear area.

14-36-5

Detail 20875868

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. White freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 20875866

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood Filters

42-03-5

Detail 20875865

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. PVC glue, tools over rolls on wire shelf in rear area.

Jul 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 20324262

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

31B-02-4

Detail 20324264

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - operator waiting for delivery, asked operator to replenish as soon as possible.

50-09-4

Detail 20324263

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -operator needs to print