Live rodent found at popular Jacksonville pizzeria
JACKSONVILLE, Florida – A popular pizzeria in Jacksonville Beach is just one of the restaurants closed due to rodents this month.
Biggie’s Pizza’s in Jacksonville Beach
The pizzeria was closed last week after inspectors found a live rodent. The report says it was on the baking line behind the pizza oven.
The restaurant was also hit with a violation for renovations carried out without an approved plan. The inspector noted that the front door had been replaced with an always-open roll-up door. It is considered a problem because the kitchen is not closed.
Biggie’s Pizza is awaiting a follow-up inspection.
Inspection failed | Follow-up inspection
Tony’s Pizza
Inspectors found more than 130 rodent droppings along with take-out pizza boxes and food on the floor during the inspection.
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The Ponte Vedra restaurant was also hit for doing renovations without approval. The report indicates that the sinks have been moved or replaced with a prep table.
The restaurant is also still awaiting its follow-up inspection.
Inspection failed | Follow-up inspection
Bagels R Us on Beach Blvd
Bagels R US off Beach Boulevard has been closed for at least the second time in six months.
An inspector found eight rodent droppings behind a large mixer in the bagel preparation area. This is one of the reasons it was also closed in August.
The restaurant reopened the next day.
Inspection failed | Follow-up inspection | Inspection passed
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