Marina's Pizza and Pasta

1723 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211

Italian

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Marina's Pizza and Pasta eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Bradenton restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled and rusted can opener and mounting plate. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the main dining area and over the front counter with heavy dust.

36-34-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed some shelving in the walk in cooler rusting. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled and rusted can opener and mounting plate. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed some shelving in the walk in cooler rusting.

14-17-4

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled and rusted can opener and mounting plate. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**

13-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor across from the restrooms.

25-05-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the handwashing sink next to the pizza oven without a sign. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener in back kitchen.

22-02-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing and exposing a hole under the hand sink in the back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-03-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Parmesan cheese stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handles.

10-20-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the handwashing sink next to the pizza oven without a sign.

31B-04-4

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding under the hand washing sink in the back kitchen leaving a gap and hole.

36-03-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door in the left corner.

35B-01-4

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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.

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.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at the hand washing sink in the pizza make area. Owner stated the plumber has been called to repair the problem.

27-16-4

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut lettuce before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-39-4

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in warewashing area that are acoustic style ceiling tiles.

36-37-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with an accumulation of grease.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marina's Pizza and Pasta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marina's Pizza and Pasta on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Marina's Pizza and Pasta?

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

How does Marina's Pizza and Pasta compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Marina's Pizza and Pasta most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bradenton average of 83.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marina's Pizza and Pasta have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Marina's 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 Marina's Pizza and Pasta inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Marina's Pizza and Pasta is inspected around three times per year on average.

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