FARANDULERO PIZZERIA
Food safety records indicate FARANDULERO PIZZERIA in TAMPA has 3 inspections with a 2.3/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 3 months ago · 3 reports on file
West Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33614
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
12/11/2025· 3mo ago
Visit ID: 13593922
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 50-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not displayed with Large contrasting colors sticker, spoke with Operator about what stickers to use. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: The operator states he ordered number on Amazon and is awaiting the delivery because Home Depot did not have them **Time Extended**
12/10/2025· 3mo ago
Visit ID: 10888269
Follow-up Inspection Required4 high, 2 int, 5 basic
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in tall freezer to the right of the triple sink next to unsealed chorizo . See stop sale. Freezer to be emptied cleaned and sanitized before any sealed food is returned to unit. Warning
- 08B-19-4:Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Chorizo in freezer not covered/ sealed. Dead roaches observed next to chorizo. Warning
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Food stored outside in refrigerator , spoke with operator about not being able to have refrigerator outside his food truck Admin Complaint
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not displayed with Large contrasting colors sticker, spoke with Operator about what stickers to use. Warning
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floors around and behind cooking equipment and prepping tables. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed on the back of tall refrigerator to the right of the triple sink Observed hole around drain pipe under triple sink , Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shrimp , in cooler over night not cooling (47F)first temp 12:10 pm; Mozzarella cheese in cooler over night 12:12 pm (47F - Cold Holding); chicken breast in cooler over night (51F - Cold Holding) 1st temp 12:13 pm ; chorizo sausage , in cooler over night first temp 12:14pm (51F) Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp , in cooler over night not cooling (47F)first temp 12:10 pm; Mozzarella cheese in cooler over night 12:12 pm (47F - Cold Holding); chicken breast in cooler over night (51F - Cold Holding) 1st temp 12:13 pm ; chorizo sausage , in cooler over night first temp 12:14pm (51F); Ham first temp 12:14 (51F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed. Lysol stored over prep table closest to entrance, a bottle of fabulous stored next to sugar . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on non working cooler closest to the entrance. Warning
- 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Warning
5/7/2025· 10mo ago
Visit ID: 10830707
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 2 int, 1 basic
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut lime wedges, shredded mozzarella, and sliced American cheese in Reach in cooler adjacent to deep fryers not covered.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread on shelf over Reach in cooler, raw pork in Reach in cooler next to flat top griddle, raw pork in chest freezer and frozen plantains in Reach in freezer are stored in shopping bags.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork and raw ground beef stored over Ready to eat sauces, milk, tomato sauce, cooked black beans in Reach in cooler next to flat top grill.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chlorine spray bottle stored on top of pizza oven. Manager relocated during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Shredded mozzarella, sliced American cheese, milk, cooked black beans in Reach in cooler not date marked.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on top of pizza oven.