Johnny Bruscos Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
35
Score
Going back to 2022, Johnny Bruscos Pizza has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 26, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That's lower than the typical New Port Richey restaurant, which scores around 78. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips expired.
16-37-1
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. Taylor M. expired 3-20-2019. FRLA.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles not labeled. The operator labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin in the kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust or mold-like substance. Several vents in the dining area soiled with dust and mold-like substance. Mostly on the right side entering the dining area from the front door.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 drinks in the kitchen prep area. The operator moved the drinks. **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. A purse and a cell phone at the drink prep area at the bar. The operator moved the items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. 2 containers wet nesting. The operator separated the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor under the fryer basket is soiled with grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A bag of bread crumbs in the walk in freezer on the floor. The operator placed the bag of bread crumbs off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. The reach in unit at the front counter. The operator placed a thermometer in the unit. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface: The right side of the hood filters is soiled with grease. The fan guards in the walk-in cooler are soiled with dust and a mold-like substance. The door frame of the two reach-in coolers in the kitchen is soiled with a mold-like substance. The fan in the drink reach-in refrigerator at the bar is soiled with dust. The sides of the fryer baskets machine is soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in the kitchen area.
14-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor. The operator moved the pizza boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
35
May 22, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put beard guard on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of mushrooms, case of beef on floor in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
70
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Bulk cooling large stacked amounts of cooked chicken wings.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener,
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quatinary, operator states he will have autochlor drop some off, at this time the sanitizer is dispensing at 200-400 ppm.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
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
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Some items in walk in cooler not marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. In office in folder.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In kitchen
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment, gaskets, under grill.
23-03-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Johnny Bruscos Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Johnny Bruscos Pizza on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Johnny Bruscos Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Johnny Bruscos Pizza.
How does Johnny Bruscos Pizza compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
Johnny Bruscos Pizza most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has Johnny Bruscos Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Johnny Bruscos Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Johnny Bruscos Pizza 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 Johnny Bruscos Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Johnny Bruscos Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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