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BAVAROS PIZZA NAPOLETANA & PASTARIA ST PETE

945 Central Avenue
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33705
Edge District
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10764333

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8829212

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 73f. Employee placed standing water on gas stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored above beer keg in walk-in cooler. Operator removed eggs from above beer keg. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 cracked raw shell egg in walk-in cooler. Operator discarded egg. Observed operator discard cracked egg. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-12-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Hand wash sink in warewashing area is present with no running hot and cold water. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in warewashing area no running water. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8838723

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelf next to three-compartment sink is rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8828990

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelf next to three-compartment sink is rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Will email Approved Food Worker Training Programs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8727702

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine door edges. Warning
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored inside a container of cocoa on shelf at entrance of cooks line. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting boards on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelf next to three-compartment sink is rusted. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching flour in container near pizza oven. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near mop sink. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Operator setup three-compartment sink. Reading 50ppm. Warning
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Two cracked raw shell egg on shelf in walk-in cooler. Operator discarded cracked egg. Stop sale is not warranted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cooks line at 1:50pm. Operator placed items in ice bath. Re temp at 2:20pm. a. diced chicken (51F - Cold Holding) 41f b. Butter 70f. 52f Discussed time as a public health control as an option. Will email DBPR Form 5022-090. Time As A Public Health Control and DBPR Form 5030-106. Cold Holding. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter without vacuum breaker at mop sink. Warning
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Mia Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cooks line has wiping cloths stored in bowl. Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No CFM is present with 4 people engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in warewashing area. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Will email Approved Food Worker Training Programs. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. Warning
  • 16-53-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature is 85f. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8525143

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile above mop sink is missing.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tile next to mop sink.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located at front counter.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at front counter, cooks line and men's restroom. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Pipe at hand wash sink in warewashing area is disconnected.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Three sheet pans of mushrooms not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over heavy whipping cream in walk-in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at front counter at 2:00pm operator closed lid and turned temp down on reach-in cooler. Re temp at 2:20pm a. mozzarella cheese (52F - Cold Holding) 48f **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plunger inside bowl of hand wash sink in warewashing area. Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle located on shelf next to three-compartment sink containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8524987

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
  • 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza cook Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained, slicer soiled, can opener soiled, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8349525

  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Chopper in bin under prep. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Plate of half eaten pizza on prep table. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep at cook line. Warning
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza cook Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line. Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed zucchini over ready to eat sauce and pasta in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles at cook line. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella fresh 53 degrees Fahrenheit, ricotta 54 degrees Fahrenheit, garlic in oil 60 degrees Fahrenheit, cooked mushrooms 46 degrees Fahrenheit, Warning
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained, slicer soiled, can opener soiled, Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line Trash can blocking hand washing sink also spoons in same hand washing sink. Hand washing sink blocked in dish area by a pot in the sink. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chopped herbs in bottom of hand washing sink near pizza line. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees working but no certified food manager onsite. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red liquid. Warning