Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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VERONA PIZZA & ITALIAN REST

5257 E 33 ST · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 342034330

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 25, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3485577
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8834345
DBPR license5103671

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked chicken date marked 2/8/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Observed in reach in cooler lasagna date marked 2/18/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked chicken date marked 2/8/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Observed in reach in cooler lasagna date marked 2/18/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.

Stop Sale

Basic 6

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Bucket of cut onions stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in front kitchen area. Person in charge secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in main kitchen area around air return vent ceiling tiles soiled .

#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#5Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on pad around dumpster. Person in charge cleaned up around dumpster. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:16 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 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.