BRANZINI
6800 GULF BLVD, St.Pete Beach FL 33706
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · 11 visits since December 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
DEC 23
APR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
DEC 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen landing on the wall.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 each Raw wahoo thawed in cryovac package.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 5 each Raw wahoo thawed in cryovac package.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on line cooler.
Aug 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
May 19, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
May 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority9 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. No tags present with 3 bags of clams.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Whole shell eggs 60f, butter 60f, cream cheese 62f, walk in cooler. Items to be discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grits 57f, shell eggs 54f cooks line, moved to reach in cooler. Whole shell eggs 60f, butter 60f, cream cheese 62f, walk in cooler.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams. No tags present with 3 bags of clams. See stop sale.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Stored food not covered. Ice cubes not covered in stand up freezer.
Feb 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook likens reach in cooler, soda guns soiled on bar. Employee clean per soda guns.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen and bar soiled with debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
Dec 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began working with food no hand wash. Educated employee and he washed his hands.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Mold like growth on top of lasagna dated 12-08.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lamb and pork over tiramisu in reach in freezer. Employee moved raw to lower shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Mold growth on top of lasagna dated 12-08 in reach in cooler on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut leafy greens (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (46F - Cold Holding) employee moved items to reach in freezer for quick chill and turned on reach in cooler. Retemped cut leafy greens (40F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (41F - Cold Holding); raw pork (41F - Cold Holding)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler on cook line opened 12-18 no date mark. Employee dated milk.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager Muntaz Musabegovic taken 9-14-2019 and expired on 9-14-2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook likens reach in cooler, soda guns soiled on bar. Employee clean per soda guns.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by towels. Employee removed towels.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. Employee refilled paper towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Mold like debris on lasagna.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking with no hair restraint. Educated employee.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in the bar area corner.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen and bar soiled with debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
Jul 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled in bar area, interior of oven on cook line soiled with burnt on food debris.
May 1, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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/. Added dish machine in exterior rear outside service area near walk in cooler and removed mop sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees hired 4 months ago no training observed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled in bar area, interior of oven on cook line soiled with burnt on food debris.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Removed mop sink from area.
Apr 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dirty clothes then to preparing foods no hand wash. Educated employee.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Opened Bag of mixed shredded cheese has mold on it in walk in cooler.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen landing on the wall.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked pasta in reach in cooler. Employee moved raw shelled eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomato (45F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (47F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding). Employee put foods on ice in working reach in cooler to bring temperatures down. retemped 20 minutes later cut tomato (43F - Cold Holding); lobster ravioli (45F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding);
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. No knowledge of reporting procedures / requirements. Educated manager and employees.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on deli reach in cooler on cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dry cloths in hand sink in kitchen. Employee removed cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink. Employee refilled paper towels in kitchen.
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/. Added dish machine in exterior rear outside service area near walk in cooler and removed mop sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees hired 4 months ago no training observed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.moussaka made 4-28 no date mark. Employee dated moussaka.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Opened Bag of mixed shredded cheese has mold on it in walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on cutting board while employee preparing food. Employee removed phone.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled in bar area, interior of oven on cook line soiled with burnt on food debris.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Removed mop sink from area.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door to kitchen propped open. Employee closed door.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting board in kitchen. Employee removed wet cloth to sanitizer bucket.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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