Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to other Bradenton restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in main kitchen area chicken (50F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that it had been there for approximately 1 hour. Person in charge removed the food above the fill line and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 in reach in cooler lasagna not date marked.Person in charge stated it was prepared on April 1 2026 and date marked accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed employee engaged in food preparation with watch on wrist. Employee removed and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
70
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked chicken made in house from the freezer no date . Person in charge stated it was pulled on 12/13/25 and date marked accordingly.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. observed in walk-in cooler pickled peppers stored on floor person in charge removed from floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed in main kitchen area employee cell phone on sandwich make station. Employee removed and cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
78
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed pizza by the slice not time stamped. Person in charge stated it was prepared at 12:00pm and time stamped accordingly. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked chicken made in house from the freezer no date . Person in charge stated it was pulled on 5/3/25 and date marked accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge put on hat and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda stored on floor by cash register.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Person in charge placed wiping cloth in sanitizer solution. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
67
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
74
Aug 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed in 3 compartment sink Triple Sink (Chlorine Over 200ppm); Triple Sink (Chlorine retested 100ppm) **Warning**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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 written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in kitchen area over pizza impinger hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic forks,knives and spoon not inverted. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by mop sink. Person in charge inverted mop. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
45
Feb 14, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed in back kitchen area employee returned to kitchen from rest room and failed to wash hands before put on gloves. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing and glove use and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Employee discarded soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in main kitchen area Sandwich make station stained cutting board with cut grooves.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in the Pizza make station. Employee put on hat and washed hands.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in back kitchen area next to floor mixer , container of yeast stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed in back kitchen area by mop sink,Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge inverted wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in front kitchen area Pizza boxes stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on pizza make station in main kitchen area single service containers not inverted. Person in charge inverted all containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
61
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area Chicken at 4:40pm (48F - Cold Holding); Chicken at 5:00pm (45F - Cold Holding); Cheese at 4:40 pm (49F - Cold Holding); Cheese at 5:00pm (47F - Cold Holding); Pizza Dough at 4:40pm (49F - Cold Holding); Pizza dough at 5:00pm (47F - Cold Holding) I noticed when I went to get a second temperature at 4:50 pm the door of the Walk in cooler was open and it does not self close. Per Deputy Director next day call back will be issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Observed Cheese 53°F,Raw Chicken 52°F, Cooked Beef 53°F and cooked Chicken 51°F. Walk in cooler is still in disrepair and ambient temperature 51°F. Stop sale was issued and all product was discarded. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Cheese and pepperoni pizza not date time mark. Educated Person in charge on time as a public health and how to time mark . Person in charge voluntarily discarded the pizza. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to pic **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
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 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
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. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Walk in cooler in poor repair and not self closing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters above pizza impinger soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
50
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Beef meatballs date marked 1/25/23. Educated Person on shelve life of cold hold Time temperature controlled for safety food. Person in charge voluntarily discarded meatballs .
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Beef meatballs date marked 1/25/23. Educated Person on shelve life of cold hold Time temperature controlled for safety food. Person in charge voluntarily discarded meatballs
01B-02-5
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. Emailed Person in charge a copy of clean up procedures.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can Opener in back area of kitchen soiled with black mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. Emailed Person in charge a copy of employee's reporting responsibility's.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge stopped employee and had him put on beard guard. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Stopped employee and educated on hair restraint. Employee put on hair net and washed hands.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on floor in Walk in cooler. Person in charge stated they received a food delivery charge today but the product on the floor did not come in today.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over pizza impinger soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
43
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz.
How does Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizzanos Pizza and Grinderz is inspected around three times per year on average.
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