Vertori's Pizza House
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2023, Vertori's Pizza House has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling not smooth” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so Vertori's Pizza House is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in main kitchen area approximately 6 ceiling tile soiled and stained.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee . **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Sausage box stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in main kitchen area approximately 6 ceiling tile soiled and stained.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on hat and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind equipment.
36-73-4
82
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks food preparation table Garlic Butter (63F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 30 minutes and placed it in the Reach in cooler.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized can opener.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed in Reach in cooler cooked sausage date marked 2/2/25 Person in charge stated it was pulled from the Reach in freezer on 2/10/25and date marked accordingly.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over 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 - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Priority: Basic 36-37-5 Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas throughout kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in main kitchen area approximately 6 ceiling tile soiled and stained.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both employees put on hats and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
58
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed in back kitchen area Triple Sink (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge add more chlorine and Triple Sink (Chlorine recheck 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over bottled drinks in Walk in cooler. Person in charge removed raw shell Eggs.
08A-11-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks food preparation table Garlic Butter (55F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 30 minutes and placed it in the Reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed in Reach in cooler cooked sausage date marked 5/16/24. Person in charge stated it was pulled from the Reach in freezer on 6/10/24 and date marked accordingly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Joe
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in main kitchen area approximately 6 ceiling tile soiled and stained.
36-34-5
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 over fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout kitchen area Reach in cooler,Reach in freezer,Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area. Person in charge invited mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas throughout kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
37
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed Reach in cooler for entree make station frozen Cooked chicken pulled from the freezer not date marked. Person in charge stated that the chicken was pulled and placed in the Reach in cooler on 10/19/23 and date marked accurately. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in main kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in main kitchen area wet wiping cloth stored on counter. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge put wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
82
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Printed a copy for Person in charge .
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
16-37-1
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. Printed a copy for Person in charge
11-26-1
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 across from pizza oven Lasagna and pasta not date marked. Educated Person in charge on date marking. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 2/14/23 and date marked accordingly.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled food storage racks in Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen. Observed soiled gaskets in Reach in cooler, Reach in freezer,Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on entree make station across from pizza oven. Person in charge removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vertori's Pizza House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vertori's Pizza House on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vertori's Pizza House?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Vertori's Pizza House.
How does Vertori's Pizza House compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Vertori's Pizza House most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Vertori's Pizza House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Vertori's Pizza House have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Vertori's Pizza House 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 Vertori's Pizza House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vertori's Pizza House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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