BAVARO'S PIZZERIA
514 North Franklin Street
Tampa, Florida, 33602
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/24/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
3
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone above the peek station
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server dumped off soiled dishes and went to register payout and than grabbed clean plates for customer.
- 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw beef over ready to eat peppers pizza cook line employees removed to proper storage.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 56 f held on line employee moved to reach in cooler
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.ice machine interior soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in hand washing sink by ice machine
- 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/ 6 employees no food manager.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.observed for 2 employees
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By pizza line
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for 2 employees
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/24/2025 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soild Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. 0 ppm Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Operator using 3 compartment sink until repairs can be completed **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soild 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. 0 ppm Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items in sink, removed obstruction. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In back dish area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back area
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In prep kitchen cracked tiles
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front sink.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front hand wash sink
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).