VERONA PIZZA & ITALIAN REST
5257 E 33 ST, Bradenton FL 34203 · (941)753-7008
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cooks Food prep table garlic butter (77F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 2 hours and placed in reach in cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018048860 | Aug 8, 2018 | Oct 31, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 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 cooks Food prep table garlic butter (77F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 2 hours and placed in reach in cooler.
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 cooked lasagna not date marked. Person in charge stated it was cooked on 3/10/25 and date marked accordingly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed on employee engaging in food preparation with cloth bracelet. Employee removed and washed hands. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on beard guard and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.observed in reach in cooler lasagna date marked 10/14/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler lasagna date marked 10/14/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. 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 walk-in cooler cooked sausage not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 10/14/25.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed on employee engaging in food preparation with cloth bracelet. Employee removed and washed hands.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on beard guard and washed hands.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked chicken date marked 2/8/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Observed in reach in cooler lasagna date marked 2/18/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked chicken date marked 2/8/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Observed in reach in cooler lasagna date marked 2/18/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Bucket of cut onions stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in front kitchen area. Person in charge secured tanks.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in main kitchen area around air return vent ceiling tiles soiled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Garbage on pad around dumpster. Person in charge cleaned up around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler outside kitchen area raw sausage over cheese and Ham. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw sausage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed pizza on front line not time mark. Person in charge discarded pizza.
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 pizza on front line not time mark. Person in charge discarded pizza.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna in reach in cooler in main kitchen area not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 7/17/24 and date marked accordingly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area on entree make station employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist. Employee removed bracelet and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation,chef in main kitchen area. Chef put on beard guard and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Garbage on pad around dumpster.
Open dumpster lid on North side of building. Person in charge closed lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on entree make station. Person in charge placed in sanitizer bucket. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area on entree make station employee preparing food with cloth bracelet on wrist.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation,chef in main kitchen area. Chef put on beard guard and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food stored on floor. Observed in Walk in cooler raw cut onion container stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.
Multiple Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in front pizza area and main kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease over fryers and grill.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door on North-end of the building not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on entree make station. Person in charge placed in sanitizer bucket.
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 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 dish machine in back area of main kitchen sanitizer at 000ppm. Person in charge setup 3cs and sanitizer tested at 300ppm. Person in charge called for repair.
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 back kitchen area cooked lasagna not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 7/24/23 and date marked accordingly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge stated it was all purpose cleaner and marked it accordingly.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation,chef in main kitchen area. Chef put on beard guard and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door on North-end of the building not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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