CORNERSTONE PIZZA
5203 CORTEZ RD W STE 5, Bradenton FL 34210 · 5617146980
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 4 visits since May 2024
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4 inspections trending up, 21 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Shredded cheese (62F - Cold Holding); Pizza sauce (62F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator them in a reach in cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,100
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022034970 | Jul 14, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 | $800 |
| 7--2020051270 | Oct 23, 2020 | Dec 9, 2020 | $300 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Shredded cheese (62F - Cold Holding); Pizza sauce (62F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator them in a reach in cooler.
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. Observed no proof of training for the operator.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the operator working without a hair net.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them.
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Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed their back fire exit door locked. Reviewed it with the owner.
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed case of canned tomatoes on the floor in the kitchen. Operator moved case of tomatoes to shelf.
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 no proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health. E- mailed copy of employee health reporting agreement to operator. Operator printed, and both parties read and signed the employee health reporting agreement.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles through in pizza oven area.
Open dumpster lid. Observed lids open on dumpsters shared by the plaza.
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Operator is using non-food grade container to store bags of flour. Educated operator on the containers that can be used. Operator removed bag flour.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary solution at 3 compartment sink 500ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored on rack by dishes. Operator removed chemical.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head on stand mixer soiled with food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed mixing bowl in container of flour. Operator removed bowl.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of drinking glasses. Operator removed glasses to be rewarded and sanitized. Educated operator on proper drying.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single serve containers in kitchen next to cooks line not inverted. Operator inverted single serve containers.
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.