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BAVARO'S PIZZERIA

BAVARO'S PIZZERIA has 7 health inspections on file for its TAMPA location, with an overall rating of 2.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

514 North Franklin Street
Tampa, Florida, 33602
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/16/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13510985

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 int, 1 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service ite
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched phone than put gloves on for food preparation.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler cooks line cook broccoli 46F
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pizza sauce cans in front of hand washing sink in front service line. Employee was moving cans for preparation Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored white bucket inside handwashing sink back area
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee training expired Maria F. Expired 7-27-25

9/3/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10932910

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board back storage.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw salmon in standing water sitting on soda dispensers
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat cheese walk in cooler raw shelled eggs over ready to eat pasta Repeat Violation
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Back sink by ware washing area
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemical bottle stored in hand washing sink back kitchen.
  • 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 3 employees Repeat Violation

3/24/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10706114

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 6 int, 3 basic

  • 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

11/5/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10705861

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 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**

10/28/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8791373

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 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

3/12/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8545935

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 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.

11/6/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8374548

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 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