WILDERS PIZZA LLC
827 14 ST W, Bradenton FL 34205 · 941-226-0000
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed penne pasta with a date marking of 7/9 stored in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded penne.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cut lettuce lined with paper towels stored in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cooked chicken wings in standing reach in cooler on cook line. Operator corrected storage.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed penne pasta with a date marking of 7/9 stored in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded penne.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed penne pasta with a date marking of 7/9 stored in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded penne.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner stored next to sauces under service counter. Operator removed cleaner.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute in dining room soda machine soiled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured carbon dioxide tanks stored behind bar.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor of walk in cooler. Operator removed soiled cardboard.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed splash guards on fryer soiled. Operator removed guards to be clean and sanitized.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of spray paint stored above their cutting boards. Operator moved the can.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the dish machine and the doors with debris buildup. Operator cleaned the doors.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line food storage shelves on the cook lien and the walk in cooler. Operator removed the cardboard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee handling food without a hair restraint. Operator had them put on a hat.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gaskets damaged in their walk in and reach in cooler.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor soiled under the triple sink in the dish area.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of flour and shortening stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed them on shelves.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the hand washing sign missing from the cook line sink.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed debris buildup on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed sanitizer at 0ppm. Owner replaced sanitizer bucket then sanitized at 100ppm. Sanitizer bucket was empty.
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. Observed some employees with no written plan.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black slimy buildup interior of ice machine. Owner cleaned and sanitized.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed set of small cutting boards discolored and heavily grooved.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed two reach in cooler gaskets torn.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at front hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood vents.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three part sink soiled.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black slimy buildup.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food prep employee with no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on 2 door pizza flip top.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on cart handle. Owner removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood vents.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 sugar buckets not labeled.
Oct 2, 2024□ 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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Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on rear flip top and pizza station reach in..
Jul 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at rear handwashing sink. Operator placed towels at sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for two food prep employees.
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. Observed 2 employees with no written plan in place.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at rear handwashing sink. Operator replaced soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black buildup interior of ice machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed blue co2 tank not secured. Owner secured tank.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 5 heavily grooved cutting boards in dish area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpacks and hat on top of chest freezer in back area. Owner moved items.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on rear flip top and pizza station reach in..
Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of cheese stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Owner moved cheese.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several heavily grooved cutting boards in kitchen area. Operator threw out.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food prep table. Employee moved phone.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on pizza station torn.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cups in sugar and salt containers. Owner removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on pizza station walk in cooler torn.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled. Owner labeled all bottles.
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.