Bambino Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
67
Score
Bambino Pizza appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 21, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to seven violations.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Dunedin restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license being expired since 02/01/26. Establishment is open and operating. Manager was able to show proof of payment and receipt. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Joanna N. manager's certification expired on 03/22/26. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in clean dish.
14-09-4
67
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed and printed out the person in charge DBPR Time as a Public Health Control Written Procedures (5022-090) to fill out for Pizza slices. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Form has been fill out. Discussed filling out Time as a Public Health Control written procedures for pizza slices with operator during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on reach in deli cooler on cook line. Food slicer soiled with dried food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink across from white stand alone freezer on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in deli cooler on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
67
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored over raw ground beef inside walk in cooler. Item moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Pizza slices not time stamped. Person in charge time stamped pizza slices for 12:45pm. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed and printed out the person in charge DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form in Spanish. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink across from white stand alone freezer on cook line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on reach in deli cooler on cook line. Food slicer soiled with dried food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. The person in charge called her daughter during the inspection to purchase sanitizer. The owner brought a bottle of quaternary sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed and printed out the person in charge DBPR Time as a Public Health Control Written Procedures (5022-090) to fill out for Pizza slices. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink next to single door cold holding cooler at expo window at kitchen entrance. Person in charge put a roll of paper towels at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink across from white stand alone freezer on cook line.
31B-04-4
35
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Dayquil stored in the kitchen near plates. Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Asked the operator what they are using to sanitize dishes and food contact surfaces. The operator showed me bleach that does not state on the bottle that it is safe for food contact surfaces. Operator was able to go to the store and purchase the correct sanitizer during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels by the 3 compartment sink. Paper towel dispenser broken at one handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator stocked handwash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
70
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Dining room floor is concrete. Operator had damaged tile during hurricanes Helene and Milton. All tiles have been pulled up in the dining room. Operator has plans to make floors smooth and easily cleanable. Window in the kitchen was broken during the storms and the window has been temporarily covered with plywood.
36-11-4
95
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pasta 2-16-24, see stop sale.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked pasta dated 2-16-24 in walk in cooler.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored in hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
67
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza sauce 45F held on the counter. Operator placed sauce in refrigerator.
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Round cutting board in prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Prep area of kitchen missing drain cover.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator moved opened employee beverage from the prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle containing food that was removed from it's original container not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
70
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and provided handout pertaining to vomit and diarrheal events
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and provided employee agreement
11-26-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Safe Staff certificate missing Date
53B-10-4
74
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauce on counter for less than 4 hours 60F. Operator placed sauce in cooler
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler- lasagna not dated. Operator was able to determine the prep date and dated accordingly **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle on cooks line. Discussed the importance of labeling all foods removed from its original container.
02D-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bambino Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bambino Pizza on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bambino Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bambino Pizza.
How does Bambino Pizza compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?
Bambino Pizza most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Dunedin average of 74.
Has Bambino Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bambino Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bambino Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bambino Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bambino Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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