Jersey Brothers Pizza and Pasta

8744 State Road 70, Bradenton, FL 34202
Italian
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Jersey Brothers Pizza and Pasta has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Feb 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average for Bradenton sits at 83, putting Jersey Brothers Pizza and Pasta on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer blade guard soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hair restraint. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
86
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license over 60 days. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: License expired 10 months ago. Still not renewed. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on back table and soiled slicer and blade guard. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no CFM proof or certificate available. No CFM present. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: No proof of CFM. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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. Observed no proof of any food handler training for employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: No proof of food handler training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. Observed operator timing and logging pizzas on a control sheet. They did not have the written plan completed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall above the triple sink with a black mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 cutting boards with deep grooves and not easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent in the customer restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed cove tile pulling away from the wall around the bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
32-05-4
47
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.observed3 dented cans of black olives and 1 dented can of artichoke hearts. Owner removed from shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Owner couldn't find probe thermometer.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed white unlabeled spray bottle at chemical shelf. Owner threw out. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of bacon and a case of fries stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Owner moved product to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling cell phone and touching clean equipment with out washing hands. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to single service cutlery. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 cans of olives dented at the seams. Manager set aside for a refund. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
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 handouts.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee removed can opener to be cleaned.
22-02-4
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 handouts.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on cutting board at pizza prep station. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
39
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jersey Brothers Pizza and Pasta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jersey Brothers Pizza and Pasta on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jersey Brothers Pizza and Pasta?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jersey Brothers Pizza and Pasta.

How does Jersey Brothers Pizza and Pasta compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Jersey Brothers Pizza and Pasta most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Jersey Brothers Pizza and Pasta's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jersey Brothers Pizza and Pasta have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jersey Brothers Pizza and Pasta 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 Jersey Brothers Pizza and Pasta inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jersey Brothers Pizza and Pasta is inspected around two times per year on average.