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VERRAZZANO'S PIZZA

1801 SUNSET PT RD UNIT B · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 19, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3568481
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10716818
DBPR license6206698

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – 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 **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – 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 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate05-10-4

Intermediate – – 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 .

#10Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.

#11Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – 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 . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic14-05-4

Basic – 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 **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit – sandwich cooler . Manager placed thermometer inside cooler

#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. " hand wash only " posted . Reviewed with manager

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface ( hood filters ) soiled with grease, food debris, dirt **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic12B-13-4

Basic – 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 **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Pizza slices and cooked chicken uncovered in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.