Giovannis Brooklyn Pizzeria

5203 Cortez Rd #5, Bradenton, FL 34210

Italian

Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Giovannis Brooklyn Pizzeria six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 21, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “open dumpster lid” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Bradenton sits at 83, putting Giovannis Brooklyn Pizzeria on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 21, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of canned tomatoes on the floor in the kitchen. Operator moved case of tomatoes to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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. Observed no proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health. E- mailed copy of employee health reporting agreement to operator. Operator printed, and both parties read and signed the employee health reporting agreement. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lids open on dumpsters shared by the plaza. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles through in pizza oven area.

36-36-4

May 2, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Operator is using non-food grade container to store bags of flour. Educated operator on the containers that can be used. Operator removed bag flour. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-15-4

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary solution at 3 compartment sink 500ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored on rack by dishes. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head on stand mixer soiled with food debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed mixing bowl in container of flour. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of drinking glasses. Operator removed glasses to be rewarded and sanitized. Educated operator on proper drying. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single serve containers in kitchen next to cooks line not inverted. Operator inverted single serve containers. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Oct 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 15, 2022

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: **Time Extended**

50-09-4

Jul 14, 2022

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 11 rodent droppings under bag box soda dispenser. Observed 7 rodent droppings under 3 bay compartment sink in back kitchen area. Observed 4 rodent droppings is salt on spice rack. Person in charge discarded. Observed 5 rodent droppings under pizza oven. Observed 8 rodent droppings under dining area tables. **Warning**

35A-04-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed observed 6 flying insects near mop sink and dry storage. **Warning**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cheese and cooked chicken soup. Educated Person in charge on proper protocol for cold food storage. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer soiled with dried food particles. **Warning**

22-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches under 3 bay compartment sink. **Warning**

35A-03-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee preparing food. Educated employee on proper protocol for hair restraint. Employee put on hat and washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

51-18-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Giovannis Brooklyn Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Giovannis Brooklyn Pizzeria on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Giovannis Brooklyn Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Giovannis Brooklyn Pizzeria.

How does Giovannis Brooklyn Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Giovannis Brooklyn Pizzeria most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Giovannis Brooklyn Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Giovannis Brooklyn Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Giovannis Brooklyn Pizzeria 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 Giovannis Brooklyn Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Giovannis Brooklyn Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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