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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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VERRAZZANOS PIZZA

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 24, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3234310
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8001503
DBPR license6206698

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 24, 2022 1:02 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 25, 2022 12:11 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#14High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -Approximately 10 rodent droppings behind reach in freezer -Approximately 60 rodent dropping behind and near pizza dough mixture. -Approximately 4 rodent droppings under reach in cooler on cooks line. -Approximately 35 rodent droppings behind fryers and under pizza oven. -Approximately 20 rodent droppings under front counter register area. -Appreciate 15 rodent droppings in hallway in front of bathrooms.

#15High Priority41-23-4

High Priority – Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. -Under and behind equipment inside kitchen.

Intermediate 1

#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Wet cloths stored on hand wash sink in kitchen near back door and flat top. Manager moved. -Hand wash sink used to make sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 13

#1Basic32-07-4

Basic – Bathroom facility not clean.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Soufle cup used to scoop red pepper flakes, oregano, garlic powder and other seasonings on cooks line. -Soufle cup used to scoop Parmesan cheese stored inside walk in cooler.

#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -Underneath prep table in front counter area.

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -On reach in cooler on cooks line inside kitchen.

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets on reach in cooler on cooks line torn. Discussed with manager.

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor soiled under pizza oven and fryers.

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -Bag of flour stored on floor inside walk in cooler.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on reach in cooler on cooks line soiled. -Fan hanging near cooks line soiled.

#9Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation area. -Underneath pizza oven concrete exposed.

#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Inside the bathroom and inside the kitchen near both hand wash sinks and equipment.

#11Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Under three compartment sink inside kitchen.

#12Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Wet cloths stored on hand wash sink, not stored in solution.

#13Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Squeeze bottles of oil, water and other sauces on cooks line not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:58 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.