Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Utc

8193 Tourist Center Dr, Bradenton, FL 34201
Pizza
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Utc has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average for Bradenton sits at 83, putting Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Utc on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent in the back kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
95
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 C02 tanks not secured behind the bar.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
90
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled and dusty ceiling vent over the back prep table.
36-34-5
95
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 documents to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete all. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on pizza oven door handle. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Observed tongs on oven door handle. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
86
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 food handlers training. **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. Emailed documents to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
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 documents to operator.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on prep tables and on shelf.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phones, speaker, purse stored on prep table, under shelf and on metro shelf in front of dish machine.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of potatoes, spices and oil stored on the floor next to the pizza oven. Observed syrup and peppers stored on the floor across from the walk in. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on pizza oven door handle.
10-20-4
61
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink. Observed handwash sink to the right of the pizza ovens at 82F.
27-16-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets portioning food.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of pizza sauce stored on floor in walk-in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor in front counter area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
74
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 9 1lb 12 oz cans of Fire Roasted Red Pepper Strips dented on a dry storage rack to the left of the walk-in cooler. Operator set aside cans for reimbursement.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 1/2 lb of chicken wings on sheet pan on top of oven at 74F at 2:50 PM. Employee stated that the wings were cooked at 11:00 AM. Employee discarded wings.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rack of dirty silverware stored in handwash sink to the left of the dishmachine. Employee moved and cleaned and sanitized sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine in between uses. Employee removed, cleaned, and sanitized scoop and stored in bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor in front counter area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of walk-in-cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of bag in the box and onions stored on the floor. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Utc last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Utc on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Utc?

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Utc.

How does Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Utc compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Utc most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Utc's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Utc have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Utc 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 Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Utc inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Utc is inspected around three times per year on average.