Zarrella's Italian & Wood Fired Pizza in Cape Canaveral
Last inspected:
8801 Astronaut Blvd #103, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920Zarrella's Italian & Wood Fired Pizza in Cape Canaveral has accumulated 239 violations across 35 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.8 per visit. The facility received a warning in July 2023 with six high-priority violations, and again in August 2024 with three high-priority violations. In February 2025, an administrative complaint was recommended after inspectors found four high-priority violations. The most frequently cited issues involve hand washing procedures, food contact surfaces, and approved food sources.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Zarrella's Italian & Wood Fired Pizza in Cape Canaveral: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
This Facility
6.8
violations / inspection
6.8 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg
5.94
violations / inspection
5.94 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Brevard County Avg
0.16
closures / facility
0.16 county average
Zarrella's Italian & Wood Fired Pizza in Cape Canaveral: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025027427 | $200.00 | Feb 21, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Zarrella's Italian & Wood Fired Pizza in Cape Canaveral: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By pizza oven.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Zarrella's Italian & Wood Fired Pizza in Cape Canaveral: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Zarrella's Italian & Wood Fired Pizza in Cape Canaveral: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zarrella's Italian & Wood Fired Pizza in Cape Canaveral last inspected?
- Zarrella's Italian & Wood Fired Pizza in Cape Canaveral was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Zarrella's Italian & Wood Fired Pizza in Cape Canaveral?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zarrella's Italian & Wood Fired Pizza in Cape Canaveral are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Zarrella's Italian & Wood Fired Pizza in Cape Canaveral had?
- Zarrella's Italian & Wood Fired Pizza in Cape Canaveral has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zarrella's Italian & Wood Fired Pizza in Cape Canaveral find?
- Zarrella's Italian & Wood Fired Pizza in Cape Canaveral was most recently inspected on February 18, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Zarrella's Italian & Wood Fired Pizza in Cape Canaveral ever been shut down?
- No, Zarrella's Italian & Wood Fired Pizza in Cape Canaveral has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Zarrella's Italian & Wood Fired Pizza in Cape Canaveral had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Zarrella's Italian & Wood Fired Pizza in Cape Canaveral has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Zarrella's Italian & Wood Fired Pizza in Cape Canaveral faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Zarrella's Italian & Wood Fired Pizza in Cape Canaveral has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Zarrella's Italian & Wood Fired Pizza in Cape Canaveral been fined?
- Zarrella's Italian & Wood Fired Pizza in Cape Canaveral has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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