DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

PEDRO & CARY

Based on 6 health inspections, PEDRO & CARY in TAMPA has earned a 2.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

3529 W WATERS AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10925727

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Located on service line prep table. Employee relocated water bottle to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Magazines, check book, speaker systems stored on dry storage shelf adjacent to front service line espresso machine.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee without hair restraint while preparing food at front service line. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At service line adjacent to steam tables. In back kitchen adjacent to three compartment sink.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain medicine stored over and on service line prep table. Employee relocated all medicine to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cuban bread stored inside shopping bag, located in front service line prep table adjacent to espresso machine.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over Ready to eat soup, orange juice, and tomato sauce. Employee relocated beef to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded chicken 109F at 10:42am reheat to 175F at 11:19am. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 cans of scented spray cans stored on service line dry storage shelf.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled.

Inspection Date: 6/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10816187

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front line Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Shelf over three compartment sink soiled with grease debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slicer handle soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10740817

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven door handle soiled with grease. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe three employees preparing food in kitchen without hair restraint. 2 Employees wore hair restraints during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 cases of bottled stored on floor on front service line. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front line Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Shelf over three compartment sink soiled with grease debris. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored over jar of mayonnaise in front line Reach in cooler. Operator relocated raw steak during time of inspection. Discussed with operator. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slicer handle soiled. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can at three compartment sink. Operator relocated trash can during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted consumer advisory during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and chicken in kitchen Reach in cooler not date marked. Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 12/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8718119

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8452947

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of Hunt's Tomato Paste on the floor in the kitchen.

Inspection Date: 7/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8339792

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat pork reach in cooler back kitchen by three compartment sink. Operator removed to proper storage Corrected On-Site
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested at 200 ppm chlorine. Operator remade to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
  • 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. Printed for employees and management to sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 27-11-4:Intermediate - No running water at mop sink.