BROS PIZZERIA AND BAR
2535 E BAY DR, Largo FL 33771 · 727.460.6043
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. During inspection observed 1 live roach on wall called up at next to cook line and went into a crack in the wall near cook line behind trash can. Employee killed and sanitizer area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019030239 | Apr 25, 2019 | Dec 13, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer not working but not being used for any storage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of clear and yellow fluid on cook line not labeled.
Mar 31, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer not dispensing from pump. Measuring 0ppm. Operator set up triple sink measuring 100ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. deli ham (60F - Cold Holding); first temp 12:00, placed in freezer, second temp 42F at 12:55 potato salad (48F - Cold Holding) first temp 12:00, placed in freezer second temp 43F at 12:55
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer not working but not being used for any storage.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on cook line for two lower reach in coolers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of clear and yellow fluid on cook line not labeled.
Jan 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line soiled.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form to operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of blue substance without label.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. For me same women's restrooms.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nov 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding) first temp 1:30pm second temp 2:20pm 42F; provolone (51F - Cold Holding) first temp 1:30 second temp 41F at 2:20p
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato sauce in steam bin 130F. Employee reheated on stove to 170F.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test strips available at time of inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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 written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form to operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of blue substance without label.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. For me same women's restrooms.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink at front counter is slow draining.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Black trash bags used to cover pizza dough in reach-in cooler at front counter.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. License expired on 02-01-2025. Operator renewed license during inspection. Verified on DBPR Licensing Website.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line. Employee placed item in ice. Rechecked at 2:54pm a. cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding) 41f
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored on top of ice machine in kitchen. Employee removed glass cleaner.
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/ Oltian Ndreu CFM expired on Oct 2023.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with food buildup between cracks.
Spray bottle containing glass cleaner not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle glass cleaner.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler doors across from flat-top grill. Bottom shelf of table in warewashing area is rusted.
Jan 7, 2025□ 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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Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cook line
Nov 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza station pizza sauce (52F - Cold Holding)
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. Garlic in oil at pizza line. Cook put time mark on.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups near soda fountain.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cook line
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on drying rack.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Front Cooke line deli cooler open employee beverage inside. During inspection employee moved.
Apr 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large mixer soiled Cutting boards soiled
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Apr 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Black olives 10 can on can shelf. Cook put x on
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Opened packaging of ground beef on cooling rack above cooked potatoes. Employee moved.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. During inspection observed 1 live roach on wall called up at next to cook line and went into a crack in the wall near cook line behind trash can. Employee killed and sanitizer area.
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. During inspection observed butter at cook line with no time mark. Cook put time on
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large mixer soiled Cutting boards soiled
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Black olives on can shelf. Cook put x on
soiled floors next to ice machine.
Jan 5, 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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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on half pan on dry storage rack Manager cleaned.
Dec 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 dented cans of pizza sauce on dry storage. Manager created a dented can area on can rack.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly near deli cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli colder at cook line Mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding) Moved to walk in freezer
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink broken at front pizza station. Pipe under hand sink was removed and on ground near hand wash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex was labeled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used for scooping feta
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License observed expired feb 1 2023
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 3 10 cans of pizza sauce on dry storage rack. Manager created a dented can area on can rack.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dry storage rack wet nesting. Manager moved.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth under cutting board at cook line. Cook moved.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on half pan on dry storage rack Manager cleaned.
Sep 6, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook.one stained
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.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.