Pizza Bruno
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
33
Score
Across the available record, Pizza Bruno has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around nine violations to closer to 12 violations.
Across the inspection history, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Pizza Bruno trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In containers of basil, mint and Thai basil
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by shopping cart at pizza prep area
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at warewash area Hand sink in back prep area Hand sink in employee restroom
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Tile missing in pizza make table area
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over pizza make station A/C vent cover over soda fountain machine has dust build up
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At make table coolers
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door from kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by soda fountain machine
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on vent cover for cooler at cook line Shelves debris 1 door stand up cooler in pizza make area Debris on shelves in walk in cooler Fan covers in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 1 door stand up cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in back prep area has food debris build up
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under hand sink at back prep area
29-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between wall and electrical pipe on wall in back prep area
10-17-4
33
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in employee restroom Hand sink ware wash area
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In side kitchen area and in employee restroom
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water at 77 and 89f **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink to entrance to kitchen
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris in cooler To Go cooler at expo
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in cooler for to go items at expo
14-33-4
67
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh chopped garlic and oil for knots at 57f on counter. Per manager products brought out at 12 noon. Correct action for 4 hour time plan and discard
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Only 2 probe thermometers that only go to 50f.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof employee training for server working for 6 months at facility
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in keg cooler at bar **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ For manger Zachary Demore, manager over 30 days
53A-04-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler have a heavy debris/dust build up
36-34-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in back side prep area
36-24-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris build up in pasta cooler at front counter
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in stand up pizza topping cooler
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in pizza topping stand up cooler and draft keg cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in back side prep area has dust build up **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under hand sink at front counter area by ice machine **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
37
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp on tray over cooked meatballs on rolling rack in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 8/3/24 in keg cooler at bar **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Repeat Violation**
53B-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both reach in make table boards
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between electrical pipe and wall in prep area **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris build up in reach in freezer at cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of keg cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind pizza oven in To go order area Pole over pizza make table has dust build up
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under hand sink by ice machine
29-11-4
52
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Sep 11, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Well of dish machine has a build up **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
90
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Corrected on site proof for Alexander Jenkins 9/1/2021 Serv Safe **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water turned off at hand sink by ice machine due to faucet will not stop running **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ For Renee Lowe has been manager for 6 months **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in front prep area **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. For unisex employee restroom **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At salad make table **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn at reach in cooler for salad make table **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand sink at ice machine has hot water turned off due to faucet will not stop running **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in ware wash area **Warning**
38-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizza Bruno last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizza Bruno on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Bruno?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pizza Bruno.
How does Pizza Bruno compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Pizza Bruno most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Pizza Bruno's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pizza Bruno have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pizza Bruno 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 Pizza Bruno inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Bruno is inspected around two times per year on average.
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