GIANNI'S PIZZA AND MORE
4925 E SR 64, Bradenton FL 34208 · 941-896-9700
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025027118 | Feb 21, 2025 | Apr 8, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs over cheese and cut vegetables. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs.Emailed Person in charge a copy of safe refrigerator storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in pizza reach in cooler sausage (51F - Cold Holding); meatballs (49F).Person in charge removed food above the fill line and placed below in reach in cooler.
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. See stop sale.observed no time stamp on pizza. Person in charge stated it was prepared 11:30am and Person in charge time stamp accordingly.
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/Observed: 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/ Jeff mason.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area cooked lasagna not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 3/16/26 and date marked accordingly.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employ
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed: Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on split mop sink faucet. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted.
Nov 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 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.observed in dish washing machine area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and called for repair.. Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm);
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/ Jeff mason.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed in man kitchen and cutting boards stained soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge discarded board.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area cooked lasagna not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 11/3/25 and date marked accordingly.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on split mop sink faucet.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed in main kitchen area employee engaging in food preparation with bracelet on wrist. Employee removed and washed hands.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Feb 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed above entree make station cutting board with black mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned cutting board.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler meat lasagna not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared and placed in the freezer on 2/18/25. The lasagna was pulled from the freezer on 2/20/25 and person in charge date marked accordingly.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler lasagna not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 1/18/25 and date marked accordingly.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge put on beard guard and washed hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Aug 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler cooked sausage (48F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in walk in cooler on 8/26/24. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discharged the sausage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed on top of pizza cooler butter with no time stamp. Educated Person in charge on 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. Person in charge voluntarily discarded butter.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler cooked sausage (48F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in walk in cooler on 8/26/24. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discharged the sausage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of pizza reach in cooler cheese (60F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been out of the reach in cooler for approximately 1.5 hours and placed it back in the reach in cooler. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
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. See stop sale. Observed on top of pizza cooler butter with no time stamp. Educated Person in charge on 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. Person in charge voluntarily discarded butter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler meat lasagna not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared and placed in the freezer on 8/13/24. The lasagna was pulled from the freezer on 8/26/24 and person in charge date marked accordingly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler meat lasagna not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared and placed in the freezer on 8/13/24. Person date marked date accordingly.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer pizza shells stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Person in charge stated it had not been used today. Person in charge cleaned the microwave.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Reach in cooler across from pizza oven Sliced Meatballs (54F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they were placed in the Reach in cooler on 1/9/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Meatballs. Observed in main kitchen area by salad cooler Butter not time marked. Educated Person in charge on 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 Person in charge voluntarily discarded butter.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler across from pizza oven Sliced Meatballs (54F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they were placed in the Reach in cooler on 1/9/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Meatballs.
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. See stop sale. Observed in main kitchen area by salad cooler Butter not time marked. Educated Person in charge on 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 Person in charge voluntarily discarded butter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in main kitchen area across from cash register Handwashing sink with utensils and a chemical bottle in sink. Person in charge removed all from Handwashing sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed in main kitchen area employee preparing pizza with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands.
Food stored on floor in Reach in freezer. Person in charge stated no food delivery today. Person in charge removed food from floor.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in main kitchen area on cooks table Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Person in charge inverted.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.