Gianni's Pizza and More
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Gianni's Pizza and More, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Bradenton facility scores 83, putting Gianni's Pizza and More on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs over cheese and cut vegetables. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs.Emailed Person in charge a copy of safe refrigerator storage.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in pizza reach in cooler sausage (51F - Cold Holding); meatballs (49F).Person in charge removed food above the fill line and placed below in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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.observed no time stamp on pizza. Person in charge stated it was prepared 11:30am and Person in charge time stamp accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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/Observed: 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/ Jeff mason.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area cooked lasagna not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 3/16/26 and date marked accordingly.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed: Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on split mop sink faucet. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted.
42-01-4
47
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 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.observed in dish washing machine area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and called for repair.. Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm); **Warning**
22-41-4
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/ Jeff mason. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area cooked lasagna not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 11/3/25 and date marked accordingly.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed in man kitchen and cutting boards stained soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge discarded board.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on split mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-38-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed in main kitchen area employee engaging in food preparation with bracelet on wrist. Employee removed and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
52
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed on top of pizza cooler butter with no time stamp. Educated Person in charge on 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. Person in charge voluntarily discarded butter.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler cooked sausage (48F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in walk in cooler on 8/26/24. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discharged the sausage.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of pizza reach in cooler cheese (60F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been out of the reach in cooler for approximately 1.5 hours and placed it back in the reach in cooler. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Observed on top of pizza cooler butter with no time stamp. Educated Person in charge on 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. Person in charge voluntarily discarded butter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler cooked sausage (48F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in walk in cooler on 8/26/24. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discharged the sausage. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler meat lasagna not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared and placed in the freezer on 8/13/24. The lasagna was pulled from the freezer on 8/26/24 and person in charge date marked accordingly. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler meat lasagna not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared and placed in the freezer on 8/13/24. Person date marked date accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer pizza shells stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Person in charge stated it had not been used today. Person in charge cleaned the microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
32
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Reach in cooler across from pizza oven Sliced Meatballs (54F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they were placed in the Reach in cooler on 1/9/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Meatballs. Observed in main kitchen area by salad cooler Butter not time marked. Educated Person in charge on 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 Person in charge voluntarily discarded butter.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler across from pizza oven Sliced Meatballs (54F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they were placed in the Reach in cooler on 1/9/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Meatballs.
03A-02-5
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. Observed in main kitchen area by salad cooler Butter not time marked. Educated Person in charge on 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 Person in charge voluntarily discarded butter.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in main kitchen area across from cash register Handwashing sink with utensils and a chemical bottle in sink. Person in charge removed all from Handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed in main kitchen area employee preparing pizza with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in Reach in freezer. Person in charge stated no food delivery today. Person in charge removed food from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in main kitchen area on cooks table Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
50
Jul 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee removed soiled gloves and put on clean gloves no Handwashing. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna not date marked. Person in charged stated the lasagna was prepared on 9/9/22. Person in charge date marked Lasagna 9/9/22 - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vent over fryer soiled with grease and dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gianni's Pizza and More last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gianni's Pizza and More on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gianni's Pizza and More?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gianni's Pizza and More.
How does Gianni's Pizza and More compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Gianni's Pizza and More most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Gianni's Pizza and More's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gianni's Pizza and More have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Gianni's Pizza and More 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 Gianni's Pizza and More inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gianni's Pizza and More is inspected around three times per year on average.
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