BRUNINA'S PIZZA & PASTA
4330 THOMASSON DRIVE, Naples FL 34112 · 239-530-0084
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. There is a severely dented can of quartered artichokes on the shelf in dry storage.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table by the walk in cooler short ribs (128F - Hot Holding); tomato sauce (132F - Hot Holding). Operator moved items to the stove top to reheat. Short ribs 174F reheating, tomato sauce 180F reheating.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of food debris on the slicer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a ladle and a funnel inside the hand washing dink in front of the cook line. Operator cleared the hand washing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the make table cooler in front of the deep fryer manicotti that was prepared three days prior per the operator has no date marking. Operator voluntarily discarded the manicotti.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic ramekin inside a container of red pepper flakes in dry storage.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. There are multiple unsecured carbon dioxide tanks at the bag in box soda storage area.
Ceiling tile missing. There are multiple ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.there is a heavy accumulation of food debris on the floor on the floor in front of the upright reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a heavy buildup of food debris on the shelving and the under counter cooler in the expeditor's station.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In the expeditor's station there are soup spoons stored with the food contact surface up.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. There used to be food debris on the wall by the upright cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There is an unlabeled container of flour in front of the cook line.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the bottom of the central make table cooler raw chicken us stored above bread. Operator moved items to proper storage.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. There is unidentified employee food in the reach in cooler not segregated from customer food. Operator removed the employee food.
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. There is lasagna in the walk in cooler with no date marking. Per operator the lasagna was prepared more than 24 hours ago.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance and slime on the ice chute in the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There are plastic to go cups inside containers of flour and bread crumbs. Operator discarded the to go cups.
Equipment in poor repair. The door gaskets are torn on the two door make table next to the pizza station.
Dec 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance inside the ice machine. Operator emptied the ice machine voluntarily then washed and sanitized the inside.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand sink next to the ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.there is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Oct 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. There is a severely dented can of quartered artichokes on the shelf in dry storage.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance inside the ice machine. Operator emptied the ice machine voluntarily then washed and sanitized the inside.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. There is a severely dented can of quartered artichokes on the shelf in dry storage. See stop sale.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There is a employee purse stored on top of canned foods in dry storage.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on hair nets.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. There is a knife between the steam table and a make table. Operator ran the knife through the dishwasher.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand sink next to the ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.there is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There is a unlabeled container of flour next to the ice nachine.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On a rolling rack in the walk-in cooler raw meatballs are stored over cooked lasagna. Operator moved the meatballs to the oven to cook.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. In the make table cooler by the walk-in cooler raw salmon that is fully thawed has not been removed from the reduced oxygen packaging.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of dried food debris on the can opener blade.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no chlorine test kit for the dishwasher.
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. In the make table cooler by the walk-in cooler raw salmon that is fully thawed has not been removed from the reduced oxygen packaging. See stop sale.
Equipment in poor repair. The door gaskets on the make table in the center of the cook line are damaged.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. There is a wet wiping cloth hanging over the faucet of the hand washing sink at the bar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There are unlabeled containers of flour and sugar on a shelf next to the pizza oven. Operator labled both containers.
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. Two employees went out the back door, neither one washed their hands on entering the kitchen. One began handling clean utensils in the dish area. The other put on gloves. Inspector spoke with the person in charge about proper hand washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the top of the make table cooler by the walk-in cooler, Poultry (44F - Cold Holding); shrimp (44F - Cold Holding). In the walk in cooler, tomato cream sauce (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator the poultry, tomato cream sauce and shrimp have been in the coolers less than four hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance on the side walls and on the ice chute in the ice machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels available at the hand sink next to the ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There are employee cellphones and keys on top of make tables throughout the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a grease buildup on the hood filters.
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