STEVES PIZZA EXPRESS

Name: STEVES PIZZA EXPRESS
Address: 20216 OLD CUTLER RD, CUTLER RIDGE, FL, 33189, US
Rating: 25

20216 OLD CUTLER RD, CUTLER RIDGE, FL 33189

License #2331138

🍕 Pizza/Italian ℹ️

25 Grade F / 100

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September 10, 2026 · 8 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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STEVES PIZZA EXPRESS in CUTLER RIDGE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 25 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 10, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 93 total violations — 11 critical, 27 major, 55 minor.

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December 19, 2023

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout throughout the kitchen.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed lasagna inside the walk in cooler date marked on 09/02/26.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed rack with pizzas not covered at the front counter. Also observed a bin with tomatoes inside the reach in cooler not covered.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with food stored on the floor if the walk in cooler.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed lasagna inside the walk in cooler date marked on 09/02/26.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed test strips were all wet.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bathroom.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. There is a hole on one of the ceiling vent above 3 compartment sink.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a plastic bracelet while engage in food preparation.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator with no hair restraint while engage in food preparation.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave is burnt inside .
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with tomato sauce stored on the floor if the walk in cooler.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle inside the flour.
[40-01-4] No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed purse, cell phone and car keys stored on top of the flour bags next to the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed containers to go stored in the floor of the bathroom.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed pizzas not covered in a reach next to the register.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with flour not labeled.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee was not sanitizing utensils after rinsing them. Operator was coached how to sanitize utensils.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed garlic with oil (82 F - Cold Holding) stored at preparation table since 11:00 AM Stop sale was issued.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic with oil (82 F - Cold Holding) stored at preparation table since 11:00 AM Stop sale was issued.
[53B-15-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee was not sanitizing utensils after rinsing them. Employee was coached.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. It did not have batteries
[53B-01-5] 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. Observed Lisa working since 2023, Laura, more than 2 months, and Naima more than 2 months.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. I emailed the form to operator.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee it was cooked 2 days ago.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the exit door. The hot water is off.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing 1 ceiling tile on the right side of the oven.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with accumulated food debris, grease and dust throughout the kitchen area. Also observed walk in cooler vent soiled with dust.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored on preparation table.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer with ice creams at the front counter.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken inside reach in cooler not covered.
[29-20-5] very slow draining water in handwash sink,located next to three-compartment.
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee placed her cell phone in preparation table and then handled pepperoni to the front line without washing hands.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (69 F - Cold Holding) stored in a plastic container on preparation table. Operator was advised to use TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL WRITTEN PROCEDURES.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form was emailed to operator.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed faucet for hot water is not working at hand wash sink located by the oven.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handle soiled with old food debris.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at preparation cooler with cut marks no longer cleanable.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave and oven interior soiled with old food debris.
[29-27-4] Mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink not accessible at time of inspection.
[14-33-4] Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelf rusted next to the hand washing sink near back exit door.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at front counter.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside thank you bag at walk in cooler.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic with oil 74F( - Cold Holding) . As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator placed product inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
[53A-16-4] Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed food manager Ryan unable to asnwered chicken cooking temperature. Provided temperature to operator.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment with no written procedures for time as a public health. Provided to operator via email, operator filled out procedures during inspection.
[27-16-5] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink near back exit door with water at 77 F. Run water for approximately 3 minutes.