Delray Beach, Palm Beach County

SAZIO EXPRESS

1136 E ATLANTIC AVE, Delray Beach, FL 33483

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
4 High Priority
Jan 20, 2026
City
Delray Beach
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Total: 7

01B-13-4

Detail 24312364

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants...establishment vacuum slice pizza's with ROP waiver process.

01B-02-5

Detail 24312363

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...feta cheese 48F flip top reach in cooler by the POS . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 24312366

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...feta cheese 48F flip top reach in cooler by the POS . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Manager discarded food . Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 24312365

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking... slice piza's front line , pizza's being held less than 4 hours, employee time marked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

03G-43-2

Detail 24312369

Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants...establishment vacuum slice pizza's with ROP waiver process. Stop sale issue . Manager discarded pizza Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24312368

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...heavy soiled build up in can opener blade . Manager removed to clean . Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 24312367

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....Patrick Swain expired 4/8/25, Paul Caporale expired 8/21/25

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 24051152

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....feta cheese 52F, blue cheese 51F in flip top reach in cooler at front line , food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours .... Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.... Observed at 3:11Pm ,Cut Tomatoes 45F-47F in flip top reach in cooler , per operator tomato was cut at 10:30 . Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 24051155

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....feta cheese 52F, blue cheese 51F in flip top reach in cooler at front line , food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Manager discarded food . Corrective Action Taken

03D-06-5

Detail 24051153

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.... Observed at 3:11Pm ,Cut Tomatoes 45F-47F in flip top reach in cooler , per operator tomato was cut at 10:30 . Stop sale issue. Manager discarded food Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 24051154

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked... meatballs was cooked was cooked 4 days ago, sausage was cooked 2 days in tall reach in cooler . Manager date marked. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24051156

Basic - Food stored on floor....flour by the dough machine. Manager properly stored . Corrected On-Site

Mar 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03F-10-5

Detail 23613856

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed plan was not filled in. Repeat Violation

32-12-6

Detail 23613855

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

05-09-4

Detail 23613857

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed three (3) cold holding units missing ambient thermometers.

Oct 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

03F-02-5

Detail 23295250

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking... few pizza at pizza display case being held less than 2 hours. Employee time marked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 23295249

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....windex spray bottle stored with buffalo sauce at pizza station . Employee removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03F-10-5

Detail 23295247

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

53B-05-5

Detail 23295248

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

41-17-4

Detail 23295251

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...windex spray bottle . Employee labeled Corrected On-Site

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 22651161

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse...Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours... observed at 4:40 pizza sauce 65° in reach in cooler , cooling since 11:30 , over 4 hours.

03F-02-5

Detail 22651162

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking...multiple pizza at front line without time marked being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked. Corrected On-Site

03D-06-5

Detail 22651159

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours... observed at 4:40 pizza sauce 65° in reach in cooler , cooling since 11:30 , over 4 hours. Stop sale issue ... manager discarded food Corrective Action Taken** Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 22651163

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...all purpose cleaner spray bottle stored with to go food containers at front line . Manager removed Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 22651160

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.

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Total: 5

01B-13-4

Detail 22327816

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Timed pizza slices not discarded at end of four hours, instead operator vacuum packages the slices for self service freezer in dining room.

01B-02-5

Detail 22327812

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. Butter 82°F, on front counter held overnight.

03A-02-5

Detail 22327815

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 82°F, on front counter held overnight. See stop sale

03F-04-5

Detail 22327814

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Timed pizza slices not discarded at end of four hours, instead operator vacuum packages the slices for self service freezer in dining room. See stop sale

53B-14-5

Detail 22327813

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. One employee expired.

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-03-5

Detail 21883401

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs stored on top of reach in cooler next to fryer. Eggs returned to refrigerator Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21883403

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler #1, pizza sauce (51F - Cold Holding). Item held at room temperature for a period to refill station. Sauce split in to 2 containers to rapidly cool to cold hold at 41°F. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 21883404

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At mens room. Soap not dispensing.

40-06-5

Detail 21883402

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on prep table at front counter. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

Dec 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

02D-03-4

Detail 21605734

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. At front counter sliding top self service freezer; pizza slices prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not bear minimal labeling requirements. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-02: At front counter sliding top self service freezer; pizza slices prepared and packaged onsite for customer self service does not bear minimal labeling requirements. Time Extended

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21537940

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line lift top cooler; raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat sauce bottles. Operator moved chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21537939

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At soup well next to fryer; marinara (95°F - Hot Holding). Operator stated item heated up on stove prior to being held in soup well, being held in soup well less than 4 hours, moved marinara to stove to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21537938

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At hand wash sink next to triple sink; hand washing sink used to store tongs. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21537937

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. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21537942

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At cook line lift top cooler; bowl used to dispense Parmesan cheese. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 21537941

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. At front counter sliding top self service freezer; pizza slices prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not bear minimal labeling requirements. Warning

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-03-5

Detail 20780209

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs stored at room temperature. Operator states eggs have been out for 1 hour. Discussed TPHC with operator. Establishment already using TPHC with pizza display. Operator placed time stamp on item to be discarded at the end of 4 hours Corrective Action Taken

36-36-4

Detail 20780208

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located above dry storage

10-20-4

Detail 20780210

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Sep 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-17-4

Detail 20550191

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing pink substance not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 20550189

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located above triple sink

10-07-4

Detail 20550190

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop stored in standing water of 80°F at pizza line. Operator discarded water and put scoop in ware washing area. Discussed with operator Corrected On-Site