Vannucchi Brothers Pizzeria
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
41
Score
Across the available record, Vannucchi Brothers Pizzeria has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Vannucchi Brothers Pizzeria was last inspected on Jan 23, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Hollywood restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
41
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza Station- ; Chickpeas (39-50F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food item in Unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed pan overfilled. Manager moved overfilled portion to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance .
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser bottle during inspection.
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.. Floor soiled with grease and foods debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime and dust. 1) Hood filter soiled 2) Cooked Pizza Racks soiled 3) Shelvings throughout kitchen soiled 4) Bottom shelves of double doors reach in cooler soiled 5) Flip tops gasket soiled front counter and kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Soiled cloths stored on floors front counter and kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-14-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls all throughout kitchen soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working container of Semolina removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Double doors reach in freezer next to reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen.
36-34-5
50
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at salad line hand wash sink. Operator refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing orange substance at front counter not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled at side flip top cooler, salad line flip top. Shelving above salad line soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of flip top soiled. Operator started to clean and sanitize at time of inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at pizza line flip top
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Observed at triple sink **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under triple sink
29-11-4
64
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At the front counter, two bottles of chemicals stored on the shelf with paper towels and soda. The bottles were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the front counter, there were two spray bottles of glass cleaner and general cleaner unlabeled. The bottles were labeled by an employee **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
78
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/01/2022
50-17-3
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen pizza station prep table- observed employee cellphone on cutting board. Employee removed cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Main kitchen oven door handle- observed tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Main kitchen pizza station and dry storage area- observed containers of flour and sugar with no labeling.
02D-01-5
74
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vannucchi Brothers Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vannucchi Brothers Pizzeria on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vannucchi Brothers Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vannucchi Brothers Pizzeria.
How does Vannucchi Brothers Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Vannucchi Brothers Pizzeria most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Vannucchi Brothers Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vannucchi Brothers Pizzeria have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Vannucchi Brothers Pizzeria 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 Vannucchi Brothers Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vannucchi Brothers Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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