More Italian Bistro and Pizzeria
Last inspected: May 13, 2025
45
Score
Across the available record, More Italian Bistro and Pizzeria has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 13, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Manager or person in charge lacking proof” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which More Italian Bistro and Pizzeria's 45 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For premade pizzas time marked on cook line **Warning**
03F-10-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Food manager Jiemngern Supoj 2-20-2020 National Registry Food manager certificate expired 2-20-2025 **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken planks **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan of lasagna thawing on prep table **Warning**
06-01-5
45
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sponge and steel wool in hand sink at cookline. Operator removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 unsecured tanks in storage area.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishes next to grill, operator moved under protection **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of soft drinks on floor in storage area. Soda syrup boxes on floor at wait station.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in freezer soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Jun 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pasta (68F); Alfredo sauce (68F); Poultry (68F); fresh chopped galic (68F) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta (68F); Alfredo sauce (68F); Poultry (68F); fresh chopped galic (68F) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mozzarella cheese in walk in refrigerator not date marked **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on pizza make table torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in walk-in cooler and cook line covered in dust and debris. Observed soiled gasket on worktop cooler next to fountain. Observed bottom of soda head soiled with food debris **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor of storage area **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken wings not covered in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-12-5
55
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellular phones,purses **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gaskets torn Re **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of soda and water **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Prep room **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Soda machine,front counter **Warning**
23-03-4
58
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 to operator **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 containers of oil stored on floor on cookline next to pizza oven **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout kitchen soiled with old food debris Observed wall along 3-compartment sink soil3d with black mold **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled on shelf next to grill top on cookline **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo boxes stored on floor in dining room **Warning**
25-05-4
47
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Observed no state approved employee training **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with yellow liquid not labeled on shelf near dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Observed spray bottle filled with yellow liquid not labeled on shelf near dish area **Time Extended**
41-17-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was More Italian Bistro and Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at More Italian Bistro and Pizzeria on file is from May 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at More Italian Bistro and Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at More Italian Bistro and Pizzeria.
How does More Italian Bistro and Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
More Italian Bistro and Pizzeria most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has More Italian Bistro and Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at More Italian Bistro and Pizzeria have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at More Italian Bistro and Pizzeria 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 More Italian Bistro and Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, More Italian Bistro and Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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