PAGANO'S PIZZERIA
PAGANO'S PIZZERIA sits comfortably in A territory, 91/100 at its last health check on February 25, 2026.
It pulls 4.5 stars across 1,723 reviews and ranks safer than 55% of Volusia County restaurants we grade. Look for italian in South Daytona. Menus here flag options for vegan and vegetarian diners.
Get directions Call (386) 767-3635
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- A (91/100)
- Violations
- 2 total — 1 high-priority, 1 basic
- Address
- 1945 S. RIDGEWOOD AVE., South Daytona, FL
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Categories
- Restaurant, Italian restaurant, Pizza delivery, Pizza restaurant
- Price
- $10–20
- Rating
- 4.5 stars (1723 reviews)
- Neighborhood
- Town Of Blake
- Seats
- 65
- Phone
- (386) 767-3635
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
If these 21 reviews agree on a topic, it is front-of-house. Reviewers who mention the staff rate this place 5.0 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour.
More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 20 of 21. What nobody raises here is serving size — it goes unmentioned across all 21 reviews. 20 of 21 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 1 are two or lower.
The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (91/100) with 1 high-priority and 1 basic violations. That result dates from February 25, 2026. The trend across inspections is decline. That puts it ahead of 55% of graded kitchens in Volusia County. What the inspector actually wrote up: nonfood-contact surfaces clean.
Both measures agree, which is the least complicated version of this page. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.
Our own analysis of 21 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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First time ever trying and probably will not try again. Waited 1 hour for 3 items. A sandwich, pasta, and a pinwheel. Zero communication about handing my item out to someone else while waiting. Im very understanding when giving the information, very disappointed when ignored. Do better.
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Excellent Pizza! & friendly staff!!
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Dinner was Awesome, very Authentic American Italian Cuisine.
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I have always been a fan of Pagano’s Pizza .I live in Jacksonville now but when I’m in town we come here. Food is GREAT. Cindy is AMAZING!
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The stromboli and chicken parmigiana was out this world !! Not mention the cheesecake , wow . Cyndy, our server. She's very professional and feel like one of the family. We really definitely are becoming back here again.
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The first time we went, we ended up there by accident. It was absolutely wonderful. Been back several times since.. would recommend you won’t be disappointed.
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The best NJ Plum Pizza! Cyndy was Great!! Whenever near South Daytona I stop in.
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The pizza and chicken was great
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I love the Family atmosphere. The food was great and service was like being home
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Service was amazing! Food was even better!
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We highly recommend Pagano's! The best Italian food you will find in Daytona Beach and beyond! The interior was decorated nicely with so much to look at. Our server was very nice and attentive. The pizza is perfect! The baked ziti and meatballs was so good, perfectly seasoned meatballs and sauce! Wow that pizza smash burger was great too! Make sure you always stop at Pagano's when you are in Daytona Beach!
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Delicious 😋
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This is our go-to place for pinwheels. They are delicious and we can't resist every time we come into the area. Pagano's sauce is amazing! We have also gotten the pizza dough and sauce to take home and make our own pizza. We love the New Jersey theme and friendly staff. Every item we have tried we have enjoyed, but the pinwheels are our favorites!
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This place was so good! I found it on a whim, and it looked awesome. It’s a cute little place, and almost empty on a Saturday night. The server, Lara, was awesome, taking care of me and my family, answering our questions, and making us feel comfortable. She brought our food quickly, and it was so good. The sauce tastes homemade, the pizza was thin and everything was honestly good!
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Love the pinwheels!!!! Everything is tasty. People are very nice and polite!!! I come here every friday!!!
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Valerie was a great server. Food was fantastic and the atmosphere was super cute. Good music too, just the right volume so you could enjoy the music but still have a conversation. I had a cauliflower crust pepperoni pizza and my family had 1/2 spinach and onions, 1/2 sausage.
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pizza place with "soul" ... excellent home coffee
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Always a great experience with wonderful food and outstanding service. Give it a try. You will not be disappointed.
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Delicious food great service
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Good good
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My family loves this pizza ! Service is always wonderful!
Overall Score
67 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM to 8 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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February 25, 2026 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
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February 23, 2026 · Routine - Food
Warning Issued
7 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 3 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×3)
- 09 — Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used (×3)
- 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
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October 7, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
4 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 1 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: February 25, 2026