Verrazzanos Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Verrazzanos Pizza 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 24, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about eight violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Verrazzanos Pizza's 61 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - meatballs 54 F in reach in cooler . Manager moved meatballs to reach in freezer recheck 41 F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Manager changed solution . Recheck 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken , cooked pasta ) in walk in cooler .Manager date marked food items **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar in shelf under prep table . Manager labeled container **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. -Operator is sanitizing dishes with a splash less bleach which is labeled for laundry use only. Employee purchased the correct bleach during this inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cutting board stained with food debris in crevices . Reviewed with manager
22-02-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
67
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut turkey 48 F, cut ham 47 F , 49F cooked sausage in sandwich cooler no temperatures taken this morning . Manager discarded food . Manager scheduled service for cooler this day **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut turkey 48 F, cut ham 47 F , 49F cooked sausage in sandwich cooler no temperatures taken this morning . Manager discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. -No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Reviewed with manager the regular monitoring of food temperatures .
05-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken cooked two days previously in walk in cooler . Manager date marked food . **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used for food-contact . Sliced bread stored directly in cardboard box in freezer . Reviewed with manager . Manager removed bread from box and placed bread in a food grade container **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit - sandwich cooler . Manager placed thermometer inside cooler
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. " hand wash only " posted . Reviewed with manager
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface ( hood filters ) soiled with grease, food debris, dirt **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( walk in cooler) with food to be served to customers.Reviewed with manager . Manager discarded drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pizza slices and cooked chicken uncovered in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager
08B-12-5
41
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed during inspection. Confirmation #236065106 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, corrected 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins
14-01-5
67
Jun 26, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board at reach in cooler near steam table - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at reach in cooler next to steam table - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-26: Operator to replaced cutting boards , one cutting was smoothed out but still stained -Operator to replace cutting board by following day **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Jun 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
32
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Chemical spray bottle with purple liquid stored on top of can rack near hand wash sink. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Used to fill sanitizer bucket, sanitizer bucket removed and filled at three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. -Adam, David, Chris
53B-14-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Interior of sandwich making reach in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Behind stove and flat top equipment on cooks line.
36-27-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -At flip top cooler sandwich station. Discussed with manager
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -On prep table behind register. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone stored on prep table behind register, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets torn on pizza station reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets at pizza station and sandwich station reach in coolers soiled. -Box fan hanging near three compartment sink soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -Box of green Peppers being prepped with visible dirt and debris on them, Manager rewashed peppers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
47
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Verrazzanos Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Verrazzanos Pizza on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Verrazzanos Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Verrazzanos Pizza.
How does Verrazzanos Pizza compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Verrazzanos Pizza most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Verrazzanos Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Verrazzanos Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Verrazzanos Pizza 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 Verrazzanos Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Verrazzanos Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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