POMODORO PIZZA & GRILL
3055 CARDINAL DR STE 102, Vero Bch FL 32963 · (772)234-1123
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
MAY 24
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019020062 | Mar 4, 2019 | May 9, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. squid (47F - Cold Holding) in cooler overnight. Manager discarded squid
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 3/21/26 Manager has ordered new books for employees
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Pushed to line thawing fish in walk in cooler. Provided education
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw mussels in walk in cooler. Chef moved
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot of eggs cooling sitting in hand wash sink
Apr 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions (46F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (49f - Cold Holding); sliced sausage (54F - Cold Holding) cut tomato 53f cold holding
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. -Tags are not in chronological order
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot in cook line hand sink
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ambient thermometer inside cooler is reading 44f
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Drain line dripping into bucket in walk in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack on cook line cooler cutting board. Bag was removed
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid in use to store veal in pizza cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of grease on gas stove
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line cooler
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot in sink on cooks line
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. 1 new hire. Manager had employee sign during inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Eggplant in walk in cooler not dated with date removed from freezer
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in croutons
May 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee is expired
Plumbing system in disrepair. Condenser unit in walk in cooler is draining into bus tub
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make top cooler on cook line and pizza cooler have standing water
May 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta (54F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (49F - Cold Holding) grilled chicken 49f cold holding Manager stated that items were put in cooler from walk in 1hour ago. Advised to rapid chill.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee is expired
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open energy drink in reach in freezer
Plumbing system in disrepair. Condenser unit in walk in cooler is draining into bus tub
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in storage area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make top cooler on cook line and pizza cooler have standing water
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters does not have a proper label. Tag was placed with mussels.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink and cell phone on prep table
Food stored on floor. Potatoes in walk in cooler
Hood filters surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line. Cook added labels
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.