Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza scores about where you'd expect for a Brandon restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on pizza make cooler doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at server station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
82
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Daniel Thaxton, expired 10/5/2025 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: No proof of certified food manager available. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in keg cooler at bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
82
Dec 2, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at server station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on pizza make cooler doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
64
Dec 1, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches observed under 3 compartment sink at the water supply line. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Small bag with medicine bottles stored on slicer. Operator removed bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cooked chicken wings identified in the written procedures with no time marking. Operator stated the wings have been out of temperature control for less than 1 hour. Operator placed time marking. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested twice at 10ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handles touching food in shredded mozzarella and cooked sausage. Operator placed utensil dips correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 4 Burner range has food residue buildup. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken wings. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used as scoop in pizza sauce. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at server station. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on pizza make cooler doors. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in storage area. **Warning**
36-22-4
27
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Daniel Thaxton, expired 10/5/2025 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles of bleach on spray bottle rack by back door. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in buffalo sauce. Operator discarded, replaced with ladle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at wait station. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching food in bulk flour. Operator placed correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching food in tuna salad. Operator placed correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in keg cooler at bar. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution bucket in prep area tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
58
Jul 1, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at dish area blocked by dish racks. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at wait station. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on pizza make cooler doors. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in dish area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on the floor in prep area. Placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on keg cooler doors at bar. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hose attached to hose Bibb in dish area leaking at connection. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar, flour and salt not labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
52
Jun 9, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches observed on counter in server station between tea dispensers and wall. 1 observed on floor on left side of pickup warmer rack. 1 observed inside the plastic sleeve on the cover of a 3 ring binder at pickup station. 1 observed on shelving at server station. Operator removed the dead roaches, cleaned and sanitized the areas. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
95
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Assisted manager with filling out form, added items using time as a control measure **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at wait station hand sink. Operator replaced towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches observed on floor of enclosed soda bibb cabinet. Operator removed roaches, cleaned and sanitized the area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting on shelf over 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on flip top units at pizza make line.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1 jug of fryer oil and 1 can of tomatoes on floor in prep area. Operator removed items from floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on flip top cooler in prep area
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over cheese in walk in cooler. Manager moved tomatoes to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
61
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
86
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area Corrected-observed employee replace soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Observed a blue bag of clean linens stored on floor in dry storage area Corrected -observed employee place on dry storage shelf **Corrected On-Site**
21-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in pizza make area Corrected -observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 4 cans of tomato sauce stored on floor in prep area Corrected-observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor at pizza make station Corrected -observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of Togo cups stored on floor in dry storage area Corrected -observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black mold build up along wall behind dish machine
36-27-5
61
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza.
How does Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brandon average of 82.
Has Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza is inspected around four times per year on average.
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