Benito's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria in Middleburg
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2219 County Rd 220 Ste 317, Middleburg, FL 32068Benito's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria in Middleburg has recorded 56 violations across 9 inspections dating from January 2023 to October 2025, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in 7 of the 9 inspections, with recurring findings in handwashing procedures, employee health reporting, food contact surface sanitation, and consumer advisory compliance. The facility has not been emergency-closed but has received two administrative complaint recommendations following inspections on January 4, 2024 (13 violations, including improper cooking temperatures and approved food source violations) and October 29, 2024 (7 violations including shell stock requirement violations). Most recent inspections show inconsistent compliance: the May 14, 2025 inspection resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition with zero violations, but the October 9, 2025 routine inspection documented 18 violations with one high-priority finding and resulted in an Inspection Completed - No Further Action disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Benito's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria in Middleburg: Comparison to Clay County Averages
Benito's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria in Middleburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Benito's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria in Middleburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Benito's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria in Middleburg last inspected?
- Benito's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria in Middleburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 9, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Benito's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria in Middleburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Benito's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria in Middleburg are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Benito's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria in Middleburg had?
- Benito's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria in Middleburg has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Benito's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria in Middleburg find?
- Benito's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria in Middleburg was most recently inspected on October 9, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Benito's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria in Middleburg ever been shut down?
- No, Benito's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria in Middleburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- 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.
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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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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