Dannys Pizzeria
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
47
Score
Dannys Pizzeria has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 3, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Bradenton restaurant, which scores around 83. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at 60F on top of 2 door make station. Operator stated butter had been out approximately 15 minutes. Operator placed butter back in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed table can opener in back dough area with soil and dried food debris. Operator removed can opener for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup being used to dispense sugar in servers area. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in back dough preparation area.
36-36-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape being used at hand wash sink across from pizza ovens.
14-71-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed corners in serve area with excess soil and spilled soda. Observed floor at floor drain in back pizza area with excess soil.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on the floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved onions to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed open lid on grease receptacle. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on cart handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed pipe running through kitchen near salad area and oven with dust build up.
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in back pizza area near floor drain with excess soil.
36-27-5
47
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed comet cleaner nest to pasta on shelf in salad area. Operator removed cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 # 10 cans dented at seems. Operator voluntarily removed cans and returned to delivery driver. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pepto bismuth in glass single door reach-in cooler in server area. Operator removed medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between equipment next to 2 door flip top make station on cook line. Operator removed knife, **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in single door glass reach-in cooler in server area. Operator replaced ambient thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan near cook line with dust and soil.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids. Operator closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
50
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
90
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottled of cleaner on rack in salad prep area near croutons. Operator removed cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meat sauce at 48F, sausage and peppers at 49F. Operator stated items had been in cooler for approximately 3 hours. Operator removed items and placed in walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed approximately 10 black flying insects in back dirty dish area at floor drain. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
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. Observed chlorine dish machine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed slicer on back shelf next to walk-in cooler with dried food particles.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizza being held on time without a written plan. Operator stated he fills out plan daily. Educated operator on paper work.
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on pizza food preparation surface table. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cells phone on tissue paper box on pizza food preparation surface table. Operator removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation wearing a on cook line wearing a watch. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all rack in kitchen and pizza area with excess soil and dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Observed exterior door of second pizza area with out a self closer.
35B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with black mold like substance,
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cups in products being used to dispense cheese and peppers. Operator removed solo cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in vents in food preparation area and cook line with excess grease, dust and soil.
36-34-5
30
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Owner removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stand mixer heads soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled with grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee removed drinks **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, near cooks line.
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in back food prep area.
36-36-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups with no handle being used for sugar. Owner removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
58
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the mixer head soiled, the slicer blade guard soiled, and the can opener soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Operator will clean mixer and can opener blade. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors under fryers on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Operator has plan in place to clean floors of debris. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
86
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
10 critical violations. 2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sliced cheese dated 7/28/23 in walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage stored over deli meats in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed fly strip near soda fountain at server station. **Warning**
41-24-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed multiple cooks put gloves on with out washing hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of peeled tomatoes dented around the seems. Operator set aside cans for return. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket in prep area at 200ppm. Operator discarded sanitizer bucket. **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of spray cleaner stored above salad prep area, pizza dough area. Observed spray bottle of cleaner hanging on shelf with clean pan storage. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions at 109F. above stove on cook line. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheesecake holding at 58F. in the salad station cooler, overnight per operator. Observed multiple items in the prep area pepsi cooler holding above 41F, overnight per operator. Ham 53F, chicken 66F, meatballs 56F, sausage 55F. Observed fresh garlic in oil at 71F at the pizza station. Cook placed into refrigeration. Observed cooked chicken wings at 45F, butter at 84F, and rue made with butter at 84F. stored on the cook line counter, operator placed into refrigeration. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheesecake holding at 58F. in the salad station cooler, overnight per operator. Observed multiple items in the prep area pepsi cooler holding above 41F, overnight per operator. Ham 53F, chicken 66F, meatballs 56F, sausage 55F. Operator discarded items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the mixer head soiled, the slicer blade guard soiled, and the can opener soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizza by the slice with a time mark but no written plan was available. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors under fryers on cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the cook wearing a watch during food preparation. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at front counter and storage area. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack stored on top of dry goods in dry storage area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink located on shelf above front counter prep area. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on shelf next to boxes of pasta. **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water standing in the bottom of salad prep reach in cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut vegetables in the walk in cooler with no cover. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar at server station. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At server station hand sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwaves on cook line soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board on prep line. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in 82F. water on cook line. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in crack of equipment on cook line. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
8
Feb 14, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed in back, outside of the establishment.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish (56F - Cold Holding) per operator fish was defrosted and pulled from packaging put in walk in cooler. Per operator from freezer to walk in cooler approximately 2 hours. Fish is stored in walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed steak stored over pasta. In reach in freezer on the cook line. Operator placed the streak underneath the pasta. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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 plan to operator. Operator printed and posted the plan. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Emailed form to operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza held on time as a public health control. Emailed plan to operator.
03F-10-5
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed ice machine in wait station.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in pizza station.
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the kitchen, underneath and between the equipment. Underneath three compartment sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease and standing water next to grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on hand washing sink at cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in cooler across dishwasher.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in 2 beer cooler at bar area.
29-49-6
29
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over ravioli in reach in freezer on the cook line. Operator placed ravioli over the chicken and beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tiramisu cream dated 8/5 and coffee dated 8/5 stored in walk in cooler. Operator discarded items. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tiramisu cream dated 8/5 and coffee dated 8/5 stored in walk in cooler. Operator discarded items. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items were stored in reach in cooler at the kitchen spicy chicken (51F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (51F - Cold Holding); meatballs (51F - Cold Holding); ; cooked papers (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); cut ham (51F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator they have been in reach in cooler more then four and half hours. Operator discarded items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items were stored in reach in cooler at the kitchen spicy chicken (51F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (51F - Cold Holding); meatballs (51F - Cold Holding); ; cooked papers (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); cut ham (51F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator they have been in reach in cooler more then four and half hours. Operator discarded items. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 one employee has proof of training. All together there are 8 employees working with food in the establishment. No proof of training for 7 employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza held on time as the public health control. **Warning**
03F-10-5
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. Observed proof of training for one employee. Other employees no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line, and salad and dessert station. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In pizza prep station. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At the wait station. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood on the cook line soiled. Area around nozzles at soda machine at wait station. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 5 tongs on the cook line. Operator placed tongs to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dannys Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dannys Pizzeria on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dannys Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dannys Pizzeria.
How does Dannys Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Dannys Pizzeria most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Dannys Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dannys Pizzeria have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dannys Pizzeria means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Dannys Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dannys Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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