Verona Pizza & Italian Rest
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
67
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Verona Pizza & Italian Rest stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging”, showing up six times.
That's lower than the typical Bradenton restaurant, which scores around 83. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cooks Food prep table garlic butter (77F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 2 hours 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 cooked lasagna not date marked. Person in charge stated it was cooked on 3/10/25 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 wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed on employee engaging in food preparation with cloth bracelet. Employee removed and washed hands. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on beard guard 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**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters 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
67
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler lasagna date marked 10/14/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.observed in reach in cooler lasagna date marked 10/14/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.observed in walk-in cooler cooked sausage not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 10/14/25. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed on employee engaging in food preparation with cloth bracelet. Employee removed and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on beard guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 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 - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters 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
55
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
45
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Multiple Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in front pizza area and main kitchen area.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area on entree make station employee preparing food with cloth bracelet on wrist.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation ,chef in main kitchen area. Chef put on beard guard 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**
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in Walk in cooler raw cut onion container stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease over fryers and grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door on North-end of the building not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on entree make station. Person in charge placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine in back area of main kitchen sanitizer at 000ppm. Person in charge setup 3cs and sanitizer tested at 300ppm. Person in charge called for repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
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 in back kitchen area cooked lasagna not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 7/24/23 and date marked accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge stated it was all purpose cleaner and marked it accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation ,chef in main kitchen area. Chef put on beard guard 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**
13-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door on North-end of the building not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
64
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters 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 - Observed on north side of kitchen Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Observed, in back kitchen areaAccumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin..
22-20-5
Basic - Observed,Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
13-04-4
Basic - Observed,Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength at 000ppm. Person in charge stated the quaternary container was empty and he changed the container. 2nd test was 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Observed,ceiling tile shows water damage in dining area by window. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
74
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dining area by window tile with water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee in main kitchen area and in Pizza area. Educated Person in charge on proper hair restraint. Both employees put on hats. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood vents over flat top grill and fryer. Observed soiled ceiling vent in main kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution. Educated Person in charge on wet wiping cloths. Employee put cloth in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Verona Pizza & Italian Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Verona Pizza & Italian Rest on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Verona Pizza & Italian Rest?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Verona Pizza & Italian Rest.
How does Verona Pizza & Italian Rest compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Verona Pizza & Italian Rest most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Verona Pizza & Italian Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Verona Pizza & Italian Rest have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Verona Pizza & Italian Rest 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 Verona Pizza & Italian Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Verona Pizza & Italian Rest is inspected around two times per year on average.
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