Wilders Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Wilders Pizza, the earliest from 2022. Wilders Pizza was last inspected on Feb 5, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “equipment in poor repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
By comparison, the average Bradenton facility scores 83, putting Wilders Pizza on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of spray paint stored above their cutting boards. Operator moved the can. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the dish machine and the doors with debris buildup. Operator cleaned the doors. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-21-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line food storage shelves on the cook lien and the walk in cooler. Operator removed the cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee handling food without a hair restraint. Operator had them put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gaskets damaged in their walk in and reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor soiled under the triple sink in the dish area.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of flour and shortening stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed them on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the hand washing sign missing from the cook line sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed debris buildup on the walk in cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
58
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed sanitizer at 0ppm. Owner replaced sanitizer bucket then sanitized at 100ppm. Sanitizer bucket was empty. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
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. Observed some employees with no written plan.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black slimy buildup interior of ice machine. Owner cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed set of small cutting boards discolored and heavily grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at front hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood vents.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three part sink soiled.
36-27-5
58
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
74
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on rear flip top and pizza station reach in.. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Observed torn gasket on pizza cooler. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at rear handwashing sink. Operator placed towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for two food prep employees. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. Observed 2 employees with no written plan in place.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at rear handwashing sink. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black buildup interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed blue co2 tank not secured. Owner secured tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 5 heavily grooved cutting boards in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on rear flip top and pizza station reach in.. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of cheese stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Owner moved cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpacks and hat on top of chest freezer in back area. Owner moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
50
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several heavily grooved cutting boards in kitchen area. Operator threw out. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food prep table. Employee moved phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on pizza station torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
78
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cups in sugar and salt containers. Owner removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on pizza station walk in cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled. Owner labeled all bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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. No clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance buildup interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized interior. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed kitchen ceiling with acoustical tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed in use tongs stored on cart. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Ramp to walk-in cooler not maintained smooth and durable. Observed bare wood ramp leading into walk-in cooler.
36-11-4
74
Oct 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wilders Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wilders Pizza on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wilders Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Wilders Pizza.
How does Wilders Pizza compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Wilders Pizza most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Wilders Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Wilders Pizza have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wilders 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 Wilders Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wilders Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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