Pomodoro Pizza & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Pomodoro Pizza & Grill 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Pomodoro Pizza & Grill's 61 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. squid (47F - Cold Holding) in cooler overnight. Manager discarded squid **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 3/21/26 Manager has ordered new books for employees **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
61
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Pushed to line thawing fish in walk in cooler. Provided education **Corrective Action Taken**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw mussels in walk in cooler. Chef moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot of eggs cooling sitting in hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
67
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions (46F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (49f - Cold Holding); sliced sausage (54F - Cold Holding) cut tomato 53f cold holding **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in cooler overnight
01B-02-5
Intermediate - -Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. -Tags are not in chronological order
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot in cook line hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack on cook line cooler cutting board. Bag was removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid in use to store veal in pizza cooler
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of grease on gas stove
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ambient thermometer inside cooler is reading 44f
14-74-7
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Drain line dripping into bucket in walk in cooler
28-02-4
45
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee is expired - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Condenser unit in walk in cooler is draining into bus tub - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make top cooler on cook line and pizza cooler have standing water - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
82
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta (54F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (49F - Cold Holding) grilled chicken 49f cold holding Manager stated that items were put in cooler from walk in 1hour ago. Advised to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee is expired
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make top cooler on cook line and pizza cooler have standing water
29-49-6
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open energy drink in reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Condenser unit in walk in cooler is draining into bus tub
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in storage area
25-05-4
55
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters does not have a proper label. Tag was placed with mussels. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink and cell phone on prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filters surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line. Cook added labels **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
70
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
95
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pomodoro Pizza & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pomodoro Pizza & Grill on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pomodoro Pizza & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pomodoro Pizza & Grill.
How does Pomodoro Pizza & Grill compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Pomodoro Pizza & Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Pomodoro Pizza & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pomodoro Pizza & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pomodoro Pizza & Grill 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 Pomodoro Pizza & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pomodoro Pizza & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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