Jensen Beach, Martin County

DOWNTOWN BENNYS PIZZA

3359 NW MAIN AVE, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Mar 16, 2026
City
Jensen Beach
County
Martin
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 24444310

High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over/ ready-to-eat food pasta and cheeses at walk in cooler Operator removed

36-36-4

Detail 24444308

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above cook line

14-38-4

Detail 24444311

Basic - Food storage container cracked at drying rack

22-16-4

Detail 24444309

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

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 24230406

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep counter on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 24230407

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at reach in and walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Time Extended

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 7

02C-01-5

Detail 24225440

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cut tomatoes made on 11/23 Cooked onions made on 11/22 Inside tall Pepsi reach in cooler at front kitchen Dates exceed 7 days see stop sale Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 24225436

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cut tomatoes date marked 11/23 Cooked onions 11/22 Inside tall Pepsi reach in cooler at front kitchen Dates exceed 7 days see stop sale

01B-02-5

Detail 24225438

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk in cooler tomato sauce (45F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F- Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding) Per chef, items not prepared or portioned today and left out of temperature for more than 4 hours see stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 24225437

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk in cooler tomato sauce (45F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F- Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding) Per chef, items not prepared or portioned today and left out of temperature for more than 4 hours see stop sale. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 24225434

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed documents to operator

14-09-4

Detail 24225439

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep counter on cook line

22-16-4

Detail 24225435

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at reach in and walk in cooler

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

22-43-4

Detail 23667471

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Quaternary ammonium sanitizer 0 ppm at triple sink in kitchen. Operator mixed fresh solution to 200 ppm at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23667473

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle per operator containing fabuloso on storage rack in kitchen

14-09-4

Detail 23667470

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board containing cut marks and is no longer cleanable at flip top cooler prep counter in kitchen

14-69-4

Detail 23667472

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside white reach in freezer inside kitchen.

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-6

Detail 23377715

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 50+ small flying insects throughout kitchen landing on stove, flip top coolers, croutons, flour, boxes, walls, shelves, pipes, soiled rags, garbage cans, plates. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Approximately 30+ small flying insects. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: At kitchen area approximately 10 small flying insects landing on single serve boxes and walk in cooler wall- operator killed and removed 7 small flying insects and sanitized area . Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Observed approximately 4 small flying insects landing on dry storage shelf with stored food items. Operator killed all 4 and sanitized area thoroughly. Admin Complaint

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-6

Detail 23373437

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 50+ small flying insects throughout kitchen landing on stove, flip top coolers, croutons, flour, boxes, walls, shelves, pipes, soiled rags, garbage cans, plates. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Approximately 30+ small flying insects. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: At kitchen area approximately 10 small flying insects landing on single serve boxes and walk in cooler wall- operator killed and removed 7 small flying insects and sanitized area . Admin Complaint

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Total: 2

35A-02-6

Detail 23369092

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 50+ small flying insects throughout kitchen landing on stove, flip top coolers, croutons, flour, boxes, walls, shelves, pipes, soiled rags, garbage cans, plates. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Approximately 30+ small flying insects. Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 23369091

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, raw fish stored over bread, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Same Admin Complaint

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 19

41-07-4

Detail 23363676

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At cook line prep table, bottles of ibuprofen stored on shelf with spices. Advised operator of proper chemical storage.

01B-07-4

Detail 23363678

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. At walk in cooler, prepared lasagna with mold like substances. See stop sale.

35A-02-6

Detail 23363665

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 50+ small flying insects throughout kitchen landing on stove, flip top coolers, croutons, flour, boxes, walls, shelves, pipes, soiled rags, garbage cans, plates.

08A-02-6

Detail 23363667

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, raw fish stored over bread, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage.

01B-13-4

Detail 23363673

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At cook line, croutons contaminated by small flying insects. See stop sale

03A-02-5

Detail 23363675

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, meatloaf (64F - Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (71F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (45F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 45 minutes. Advised operator of proper cold holding. Operator placed items into walk in for quick chill.

22-02-4

Detail 23363677

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At cook line, cutting boards visibly soiled with food debris and mold like substance.

16-37-1

Detail 23363674

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

53B-01-5

Detail 23363666

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

02C-02-5

Detail 23363664

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler, tuna salad, cooked pasta, pooled eggs, with no date marking. Operator stated he has no idea of date prepared.

23-24-4

Detail 23363670

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

24-05-4

Detail 23363671

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

24-08-4

Detail 23363680

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, bowls not properly air dried. Wet nesting.

08B-38-4

Detail 23363663

Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, French fries, onions, butter, milk, box of pork stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage.

36-68-5

Detail 23363662

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

22-16-4

Detail 23363672

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, reach in refrigerator visibly soiled with food debris.

08B-12-5

Detail 23363669

Basic - Stored food not covered. At walk in cooler, tuna salad, cooked pasta, pooled eggs, stored over 24 hours, not covered.

38-04-4

Detail 23363668

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.

08B-17-4

Detail 23363679

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler, unwashed produce stored over cut fruit. Advised operator of proper storage.

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 22594740

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2023. Operator renewed license while in the course of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22594739

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs over cooked green beans reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22594741

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw Philly beef (comminuted) over raw bacon reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 22594743

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cut watermelon (45F - Cooling) at 10:55 since 9:30 - 45F 11:10 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 22594742

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quat Test strips for Quat sanitizer at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

Jul 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

16-37-1

Detail 22108190

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

53B-14-5

Detail 22108187

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. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22108186

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Spices/prep area.

08B-38-4

Detail 22108189

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil/shortening container/prep area/kitchen

25-05-4

Detail 22108188

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor/storage area

08B-12-5

Detail 22108185

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pizza sauce/walk in cooler/corrective action taken /operator covered foods. Corrective Action Taken

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-07-4

Detail 21681407

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Above pizza prep area/corrective action taken/operator stored medicine in proper area. Corrective Action Taken

50-17-2

Detail 21681406

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

31B-03-4

Detail 21681403

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area.

53B-14-5

Detail 21681404

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.

14-01-5

Detail 21681405

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Oregano/spice/prep area/corrective action taken/operator discarded soufflé cup. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 21681408

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken wings/onions/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored foods back on shelf. Corrective Action Taken

Sep 7, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 21336145

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

02C-02-5

Detail 21336147

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna/prepared 48 hours before/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator date labeled food. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21336146

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored onions back on shelf. Corrected On-Site