VERRAZZANO'S PIZZA
4900 EAST BAY DR STE C, Clearwater FL 33764 · 727-536-2800
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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4 inspections trending up, 30 points better than where it started.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings on floor near reach in freezer near back door. 5 rodent droppings on top of blue pipes near reach in freezer near back door.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019057263 | Sep 28, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 9, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handsink moved and coolers added to establishment, no steam table as per previous plans.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler duct tape used for top.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Stored food not covered. Philly steak box open in reach in freezer. Employee covered
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Was 200 ppm now 50 ppm
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on counter near pizza oven. garlic in oil (78F - Cold Holding) Manager moved to walk in fridge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large mixer soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. During routine inspections pizza plates. In Hand washing sink. Manager moved
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On shelves of pizza reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table used for cutting lettuce. Cook moved.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On dry storage rack.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door left open. Owner closed
Dec 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle of oven soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind large mixer near three compartment sink.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door in back of house that leads to outside left open.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under pipe between mop sink and three compartment sink.
Dec 1, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oil in garlic near pizza oven on counter top (80F -cold holding) In front deli cooler deli ham (45F - Cold Holding) Walk in fridge Dairy (50F - Cold Holding); Dairy (55F - Cold Holding)
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Restaurant is using time as a public health control for pizza a front counter. Observed time mark.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle of oven soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind large mixer near three compartment sink.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door in back of house that leads to outside left open.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under pipe between mop sink and three compartment sink.
Nov 30, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings on floor near reach in freezer near back door. 5 rodent droppings on top of blue pipes near reach in freezer near back door.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oil in garlic near pizza oven on counter top (80F -cold holding) In front deli cooler deli ham (45F - Cold Holding) Walk in fridge Dairy (50F - Cold Holding); Dairy (55F - Cold Holding)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back hand wash sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Restaurant is using time as a public health control for pizza a front counter. Observed time mark.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.pink spray bottle near hand wash sink.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed bleach in back of house near three compartment sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle of oven soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind large mixer near three compartment sink.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside walk in cooler.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door in back of house that leads to outside left open.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under pipe between mop sink and three compartment sink.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine for wiping cloths was at 200+ppm now at 50ppm
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.