Bros Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Bros Pizza, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 13, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Clearwater restaurants, the typical score is 79; Bros Pizza is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked chicken 47 F, cooked ham 44/45F in pizza make cooler in front line area . Manager placed food container on ice **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in front kitchen area hanging off wall due to wall repair , wall damage . Reviewed with person in charge .
31A-09-4
Basic - Damage to wall near front kitchen hand wash sink Reviewed with person in charge
36-24-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas . Reviewed with person in charge . **Repeat Violation**
36-08-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sinks used by food employees. Reviewed with person in charge
31B-04-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Manager rearranged items **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - -Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in back kitchen area Reviewed with person in charge
36-17-5
Basic - -Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in pizza make station -Reach in freezer interior soiled in back kitchen area opposite mop sink Reviewed with person in charge
22-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
52
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 for Pizza slices - manager added time marking **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in back kitchen - reviewed with person in charge - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
67
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
16
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Discussed with operator and sent big six packet. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (48F - Cold Holding); operator moved to another cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -fry baskets in kitchen, show accumulation of debris and grease. -oven interior, in kitchen, to the left of the fryer shows accumulation of debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of hand wash sink. Employee moved the garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed at time of inspection shows expiration date of 2-1-2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
55
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Unwashed mushrooms stored above raw chicken wings in two door deli cooler in kitchen. Operator moved the chicken wings to another cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken wings, temped at 11:15 at 45F. (45F - Cold Holding) . Operator moved to different cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink had two plastic trays set on top of sink. Employee moved the trays. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator stated he could not locate it. Educated operator on calibration and need for probe thermometer.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some training expired,
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at front counter area was not labeled. Employee labeled as water. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator could not locate test strips at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen, underneath register shows mold like substance on interior wall. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank near front counter in kitchen, underneath sink was not secured. Employee secured tank with chain. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks. Cutting board on two door deli cooler in kitchen shows cut marks and staining. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on all three doors of the stand up freezer in rear of kitchen. Gasket torn on two door deli cooler in kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One hood filter missing in kitchen, above the fryers shows missing hood at time of inspection.
14-42-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven , in kitchen, to the left of the fryers, shows accumulation of debris on interior bottom.
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. All lights in kitchen showing no shielding or sleeve coating. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in two door deli cooler in kitchen.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods on both sides show accumulation of debris and grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in kitchen by three compartment sink and underneath shows wearing.
36-10-4
26
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Operator removed counter, added 1 cooler and turned Pizza maker cooler in front area with no plan review. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: At front line to the left side of pizza ovens: Countertop previously partitioning tables and line has been extended. Tables and chairs were removed and replaced with tall sliding door reach in cooler and newly located pizza display case counter. Ice machine has also been added to line where hand wash sink in front of pizza oven used to be. Hand wash sink was moved further down to the right where the old pizza display with sneeze guard used to be. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located at front counter has mold like substance on interior of machine - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in parmigiana cheese to dispense. Employee removed portion cup. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator is current and showed current license on his phone, but license is not displayed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located to left of slicer. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of pineapple stored on floor. Fry oil on floor Bag in box soda on floor. Educated employee and he moved them to proper storage location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in rear of kitchen above dry storage shelf. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bros Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bros Pizza on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bros Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bros Pizza.
How does Bros Pizza compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Bros Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Bros Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bros Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bros 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 Bros Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bros Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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