Spano's Brick Oven Pizza

13037 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613

Pizza

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Spano's Brick Oven Pizza, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Brooksville average 90, so Spano's Brick Oven Pizza trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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. For 7 employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: No proof of 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 for all employees at the establishment. **Admin Complaint**

11-26-1

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. For 7 employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: No proof of food handler training for all employees. **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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. For 7 employees. **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. For 7 employees. **Warning**

11-26-1

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rolling container of sugar and breadcrumbs in dry storage room without labeling. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Apr 30, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on chemical shelf with clear liquid unlabeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator states sink has a drip, has part ordered. Operator turned hot water at sink on. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black crates in Walk-in-Cooler soiled

23-03-4

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind/under equipment on cooks line

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler fan guards -walk in cooler shelves

23-03-4

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for sanitizer buckets . Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 00PPM in sanitizer bucket. Operator called Sanitizer bucket and remade. 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

22-42-4

53B-01-5

Basic - Interior of toaster oven has accumulation of food debris. Operator clean toaster oven **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spano's Brick Oven Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spano's Brick Oven Pizza on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Spano's Brick Oven Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Spano's Brick Oven Pizza.

How does Spano's Brick Oven Pizza compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?

Spano's Brick Oven Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooksville average of 90.

Has Spano's Brick Oven Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spano's Brick Oven Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Spano's Brick Oven Pizza 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 Spano's Brick Oven Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Spano's Brick Oven Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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