DANNY'S PIZZERIA
7220 MANATEE AVE W, Bradenton FL 34209 · 941-795-1111
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found observed approximately 10 black flying insects in back dirty dish area at floor drain.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at 60F on top of 2 door make station. Operator stated butter had been out approximately 15 minutes. Operator placed butter back in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed table can opener in back dough area with soil and dried food debris. Operator removed can opener for cleaning.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup being used to dispense sugar in servers area. Operator removed cup.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in back dough preparation area.
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape being used at hand wash sink across from pizza ovens.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed corners in serve area with excess soil and spilled soda. Observed floor at floor drain in back pizza area with excess soil.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on the floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved onions to shelf.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed open lid on grease receptacle. Operator closed lid.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on cart handle. Operator removed tongs.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed pipe running through kitchen near salad area and oven with dust build up.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in back pizza area near floor drain with excess soil.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pepto bismuth in glass single door reach-in cooler in server area. Operator removed medicine.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 # 10 cans dented at seems. Operator voluntarily removed cans and returned to delivery driver.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed comet cleaner nest to pasta on shelf in salad area. Operator removed cleaner.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between equipment next to 2 door flip top make station on cook line. Operator removed knife,
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in single door glass reach-in cooler in server area. Operator replaced ambient thermometer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan near cook line with dust and soil.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids. Operator closed dumpster lid.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed double door exit doors blocked by fans. Operator moved fans.
Feb 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all rack in kitchen and pizza area with excess soil and dust.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Observed exterior door of second pizza area with out a self closer.
Feb 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 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. Observed chlorine dish machine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize.
Live, small flying insects found observed approximately 10 black flying insects in back dirty dish area at floor drain.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meat sauce at 48F, sausage and peppers at 49F. Operator stated items had been in cooler for approximately 3 hours. Operator removed items and placed in walk-in cooler to rapidly cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottled of cleaner on rack in salad prep area near croutons. Operator removed cleaner.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed slicer on back shelf next to walk-in cooler with dried food particles.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizza being held on time without a written plan. Operator stated he fills out plan daily. Educated operator on paper work.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with black mold like substance,
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cups in products being used to dispense cheese and peppers. Operator removed solo cups.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in vents in food preparation area and cook line with excess grease, dust and soil.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on pizza food preparation surface table. Operator removed beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cells phone on tissue paper box on pizza food preparation surface table. Operator removed cell phone.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation wearing a on cook line wearing a watch. Employee removed watch.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all rack in kitchen and pizza area with excess soil and dust.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Observed exterior door of second pizza area with out a self closer.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray cleaner next to clean dishes under microwaves on cooks line. Employee removed cleaner and placed in chemical storage area.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stand mixer heads soiled with food debris. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups being used to dispense sugar in back food prep area. Employee removed cups.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone and speaker of shelf in salad area next to pasta. Operator removed belongings.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 78F. Operator removed utensils and discarded water.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of paper cups and lids on floor in back dry storage area. Employee moved boxes to shelf.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Owner removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stand mixer heads soiled with food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups with no handle being used for sugar. Owner removed
Ceiling tiles missing in back food prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, near cooks line.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee removed drinks
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled with grease buildup.
Aug 10, 2023□ 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. Observed the mixer head soiled, the slicer blade guard soiled, and the can opener soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors under fryers on cook line.
Aug 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 28 recorded, 10 high priority.
10 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of peeled tomatoes dented around the seems. Operator set aside cans for return.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed multiple cooks put gloves on with out washing hands.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed fly strip near soda fountain at server station.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage stored over deli meats in walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sliced cheese dated 7/28/23 in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheesecake holding at 58F. in the salad station cooler, overnight per operator. Observed multiple items in the prep area pepsi cooler holding above 41F, overnight per operator. Ham 53F, chicken 66F, meatballs 56F, sausage 55F. Operator discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheesecake holding at 58F. in the salad station cooler, overnight per operator. Observed multiple items in the prep area pepsi cooler holding above 41F, overnight per operator. Ham 53F, chicken 66F, meatballs 56F, sausage 55F. Observed fresh garlic in oil at 71F at the pizza station. Cook placed into refrigeration. Observed cooked chicken wings at 45F, butter at 84F, and rue made with butter at 84F. stored on the cook line counter, operator placed into refrigeration.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions at 109F. above stove on cook line.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of spray cleaner stored above salad prep area, pizza dough area. Observed spray bottle of cleaner hanging on shelf with clean pan storage.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket in prep area at 200ppm. Operator discarded sanitizer bucket.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the mixer head soiled, the slicer blade guard soiled, and the can opener soiled.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizza by the slice with a time mark but no written plan was available.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at front counter and storage area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink located on shelf above front counter prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack stored on top of dry goods in dry storage area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the cook wearing a watch during food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors under fryers on cook line.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in crack of equipment on cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in 82F. water on cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board on prep line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwaves on cook line soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At server station hand sink.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on shelf next to boxes of pasta.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water standing in the bottom of salad prep reach in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed cut vegetables in the walk in cooler with no cover.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar at server station.
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.