Cornerstone Pizza
5203 Cortez Rd W Ste 5, Bradenton, FL 34210 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105772
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 8 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 2 basic-8
- Extension granted on Sep 8, since fixedReduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-2
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitSep 9, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Reporting only1
Code 46, Exits: Exit door locked.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitSep 8, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
Operator states they did take the exam but left their card at home.
More time given
Basic2
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
More time given
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
More time given
Reporting only1
Code 46, Exits: Exit door locked.
More time given
- First visitJul 8, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed on the cook line: Shredded cheese (62°F - Cold Holding); Pizza sauce (62°F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator them in a reach in cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for the operator.
Basic2
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Observed the operator working without a hair net.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them.
Fixed on the spot
Reporting only1
Code 46, Exits: Exit door locked.
For reporting purposes only. Observed their back fire exit door locked. Reviewed it with the owner.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.