Benito's Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria

2219 County Rd 220 Ste 317, Middleburg, FL 32068 · Map

0 Met standards

Latest state inspection: Oct. 30, 2026 (Follow-up visit)
No violations. Met inspection standards (no further action, or problems fixed on a call-back visit).
Previous inspection, Oct. 29, 2026: 12 violations (5 high-priority) (Warning).

How Benito's Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria compares

The state has 2 inspections of Benito's Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria on file, going back to October 2026. Its cleanest visit had 0 violations and its worst had 12 violations. The latest inspection was better than the one before (12 violations).

Among 18 restaurants inspected in ZIP code 32068 in the past 15 months, the average latest inspection found 5.6 violations, and 5 had none. With 0 violations, Benito's Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria ranks tied for No. 1 of 18 (fewest violations first). Across Northeast Florida, the average is 4.6.

Violation counts include minor (basic) items, so a higher number doesn't always mean a serious problem.

★ 4.2 Diners' rating · 318 Google reviews · Read reviews on Google Maps

Jax Times readers: not enough ratings yet. Be one of the first to rate Benito's Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria.

Get an email when Benito's Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria is inspected

Free. Only when the state posts a new inspection. Unsubscribe anytime.

Rate Benito's Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria

Eaten here? Tell your neighbors. Ratings are checked before they post.

One rating per reader. Ratings are reviewed for spam and abuse, not opinion, and advertisers can't change them.

Inspection history

DateViolationsResult
Oct. 30, 2026 0 Met standards Call Back - Complied Follow-up visit · No violations · State report
Oct. 29, 2026 12 Warning Warning Issued Complaint Full · 12 violations (5 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic) · State report
  • High Priority Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Clear double door cooler next to single door cooler, Lasagna (47,48,50,50F - Cooling). Operator stated items were cooked last night, pans were covered with foil and plastic lids and stacked on top of each other. Operator discarded.
  • High Priority Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in clear door freezer, raw chicken over ready to eat foods, operator relocated to bottom shelf. As well as a bag of open broccoli with non Commercially packaged raw squid. Operator relocated broccoli. Fixed during the inspection.
  • High Priority Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Clear double door cooler next to single door cooler, Lasagna (47,48,50,50F - Cooling). Operator discarded.
  • High Priority Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip-top cooler top cooler under microwaves in kitchen, Chicken (48,46F - Cold Holding); pasta (48F - Cold Holding); Chicken parm (48F - Cold Holding). Observed on prep table next to grill Chicken stock (89F - Cold Holding). Observed on wait station Garlic and oil mix (72F - Cold Holding), butter pads (79F-Cold Holding). Observed in clear door cooler marinara (47F - Cold Holding)
  • High Priority Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed employee cologne on dry storage shelf next to hand washing station. Operator discarded. Fixed during the inspection.
  • Intermediate Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in Clear double door cooler next to single door cooler, Lasagna (47,48,50,50F - Cooling). Operator stated items were cooked last night, pans were covered with foil and plastic lids and stacked on top of each other. Operator discarded.
  • Intermediate No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station next to oven. Operator added paper towels. Fixed during the inspection.
  • Basic Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on dry storage shelf next to hand wash sink. Operator removed and relocated to bottom shelf. Fixed during the inspection.
  • Basic Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under triple sink and dishwasher, soiled with debris and residue. Repeat violation.
  • Basic Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets throughout kitchen soiled with food debris.
  • Basic Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of multiple reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Observed interior of bulk ice bin door, soiled with black mold like substance.
  • Basic Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms over ready to eat marinara in reach in cooler. Repeat violation.

Other inspections in 32068

See every restaurant inspection in 32068 →

Inspection results are from Florida DBPR's public food service inspection data and are updated every morning. Diners' star rating and review count are from Google Maps. High-priority violations are those that could directly contribute to foodborne illness or injury. An inspection is a snapshot of one visit, and many problems are fixed on the spot. To see the official report, search this business on DBPR's license and inspection lookup (license 2001463). Search another restaurant.