Santos Wood Fired Pizza in Fort Pierce

Last inspected:

2455 W Midway Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34681
Overview

Santos Wood Fired Pizza in Fort Pierce has been inspected 21 times since 2022, accumulating 118 violations—averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, recent inspections show escalating violations: the September 22, 2025 routine inspection documented 18 violations including three high-priority findings in management awareness, food contact surfaces, and employee health reporting, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least three separate inspections (September 2025, February 2025, and earlier), indicating a recurring systemic issue. Food contact surface violations were cited in multiple inspections as well. A single disciplinary action totaling $160 in fines has been imposed. Fire safety violations on October 13, 2015 documented flammables stored near a source of ignition. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 showed improved compliance with only 2 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
118Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$160in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Santos Wood Fired Pizza in Fort Pierce: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages

This Facility 5.6 violations / inspection 5.6 violations per inspection
St. Lucie County Avg 5.07 violations / inspection 5.07 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
St. Lucie County Avg 0.17 closures / facility 0.17 county average

Santos Wood Fired Pizza in Fort Pierce: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $160.00

Disciplinary action history for Santos Wood Fired Pizza in Fort Pierce
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2021057363 $160.00 Sep 28, 2021 Miami (Doral)

Santos Wood Fired Pizza in Fort Pierce: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Paper products and other flammables stored by gas hot water heater.

Santos Wood Fired Pizza in Fort Pierce: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 5 inspections20 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Santos Wood Fired Pizza in Fort Pierce: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Santos Wood Fired Pizza in Fort Pierce last inspected?
Santos Wood Fired Pizza in Fort Pierce was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Santos Wood Fired Pizza in Fort Pierce?
The most frequently cited violations at Santos Wood Fired Pizza in Fort Pierce are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Santos Wood Fired Pizza in Fort Pierce had?
Santos Wood Fired Pizza in Fort Pierce has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Santos Wood Fired Pizza in Fort Pierce find?
Santos Wood Fired Pizza in Fort Pierce was most recently inspected on December 3, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Santos Wood Fired Pizza in Fort Pierce ever been shut down?
No, Santos Wood Fired Pizza in Fort Pierce has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
Has Santos Wood Fired Pizza in Fort Pierce had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Santos Wood Fired Pizza in Fort Pierce has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Santos Wood Fired Pizza in Fort Pierce faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Santos Wood Fired Pizza in Fort Pierce has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
How much has Santos Wood Fired Pizza in Fort Pierce been fined?
Santos Wood Fired Pizza in Fort Pierce has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Santos Wood Fired Pizza in Fort Pierce operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Hungry Howies Pizza & Sub (2015).

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