Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater
Last inspected:
1801 Sunset Pt Rd Unit B, Clearwater, FL 33765Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater has accumulated 236 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.1 per visit. The facility was shut down in October 2022 for rodent activity. Food contact surfaces, chemical storage, and consumer advisories are the most frequently cited violations. A single fire safety violation documented in 2020 noted a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone.
Most recent closure: October 24, 2022 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
7.8
violations / inspection
7.8 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater: Emergency Closure History (1)
Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022052743 | $400.00 | Oct 24, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Recharge zone
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections32 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections48 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater last inspected?
- Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater last shut down?
- Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater was last shut down on October 24, 2022 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater had?
- Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater find?
- Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- Yes, Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater been fined?
- Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Verrazzano's Pizza in Clearwater operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Verrazzanos Pizza (2020).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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