Verrazzano's Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
100
Score
Verrazzano's Pizza appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Clearwater restaurant scores 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handsink moved and coolers added to establishment, no steam table as per previous plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
78
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
50
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oil in garlic near pizza oven on counter top (80F -cold holding) In front deli cooler deli ham (45F - Cold Holding) Walk in fridge Dairy (50F - Cold Holding); Dairy (55F - Cold Holding) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Oil in garlic near pizza oven on counter top (76F -cold holding) put into reach in freezer. Suggested to management to add it to time a public health control. Deli cooler Feta cup (41F - Cold Holding) Cut tomatoes(42F - Cold Holding) Cheese slices (43F - Cold Holding) Walk in fridge Mozzarella cheese (43F - Cold Holding); Dairy (43F - Cold Holding) **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Restaurant is using time as a public health control for pizza a front counter. Observed time mark. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza at front counter **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle of oven soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind large mixer near three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door in back of house that leads to outside left open. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under pipe between mop sink and three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
64
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Discussed with operator and emailed big six packet.
11-02-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength. Tested over 200ppm. Operator added water and tested at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-39-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage crumbles (48F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding), had operator move food items to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time mark on pizza. Operator added the time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in dish area. Operator labeled as Sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by plastic container in interior of hand wash sink. Operator moved the container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed at time of inspection shows expiration date of 2-1-2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil on floor in rear of establishment. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen, above two door deli cooler, shows accumulation of debris on interior.
22-08-4
39
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -employee returned to prep station from outside then began prepping dough without washing hands Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator during inspection **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced tomatoes(54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce(48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (51F - Cold Holding) mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce(49F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese(52F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that walk-in cooler was temping at 40 degrees Fahrenheit at the beginning of shift Items were held out of temperature for less than 4 hours Discussed moving items to a cooler that's working with operator **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -reach in cooler have accumulation of food residue **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. -squeeze bottles at chemical rack **Warning**
41-21-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler adjacent of pizza oven **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -chicken in reach in freezer not covered **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. -reach in cooler gasket at front counter is torn **Warning**
14-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles at cooks line **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -pizza oven vent has accumulation of dust -hood filters have accumulation of grease -sides of fryer have accumulation of grease -double door reach in freezer has accumulation of food residue -mixer head has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in seasoning containers at dry storage rack **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -money on prep table in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee at cooks line **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease -walk-in cooler fan cover has accumulation of mold-like residue **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -in kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -bottle with oil on floor at double door reach in freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Verrazzano's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Verrazzano's Pizza on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Verrazzano's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Verrazzano's Pizza.
How does Verrazzano's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Verrazzano's Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Verrazzano's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Verrazzano's Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Verrazzano's 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 Verrazzano's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Verrazzano's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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