VERRAZZANO'S PIZZA
1801 SUNSET PT RD UNIT B, Clearwater FL 33765 · 727-437-7226
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2024
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MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed during inspection. Confirmation #236065106
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022052743 | Oct 24, 2022 | Nov 18, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 24, 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
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - meatballs 54 F in reach in cooler. Manager moved meatballs to reach in freezer recheck 41 F
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Manager changed solution. Recheck 100 ppm chlorine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked pasta ) in walk in cooler.Manager date marked food items
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar in shelf under prep table. Manager labeled container
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. -Operator is sanitizing dishes with a splash less bleach which is labeled for laundry use only. Employee purchased the correct bleach during this inspection
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cutting board stained with food debris in crevices. Reviewed with manager
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Feb 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface ( hood filters ) soiled with grease, food debris, dirt
Feb 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut turkey 48 F, cut ham 47 F, 49F cooked sausage in sandwich cooler no temperatures taken this morning. Manager discarded food
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut turkey 48 F, cut ham 47 F, 49F cooked sausage in sandwich cooler no temperatures taken this morning. Manager discarded food. Manager scheduled service for cooler this day
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. -No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Reviewed with manager the regular monitoring of food temperatures.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken cooked two days previously in walk in cooler. Manager date marked food.
Cardboard used for food-contact. Sliced bread stored directly in cardboard box in freezer. Reviewed with manager. Manager removed bread from box and placed bread in a food grade container
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit - sandwich cooler. Manager placed thermometer inside cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. " hand wash only " posted. Reviewed with manager
Nonfood-contact surface ( hood filters ) soiled with grease, food debris, dirt
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( walk in cooler) with food to be served to customers.Reviewed with manager. Manager discarded drink
Stored food not covered. Pizza slices and cooked chicken uncovered in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler - ham (53F - Cold Holding); turkey (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (53F - Cold Holding); salami (50F - Cold Holding), items moved to freezer. Retemp all items at or below 43F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple deserts at front counter packaged on site in reach of customers with no labels. Discussed requirements with operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Deli cooler in kitchen
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, operator remade 100ppm
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed during inspection. Confirmation #236065106
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in seasoning bins
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, corrected 100ppm
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.