GASPARILLA PIZZERIA AND GROWLERS

With 3 documented inspections, GASPARILLA PIZZERIA AND GROWLERS in VALRICO has achieved a 2.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 3 reports on file

1028 E BLOOMINGDALE AVE, VALRICO 33596

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/17/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13629213

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup on ceiling tiles around vents Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**

2/9/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13550570

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 7 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop croutons and garlic. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup on ceiling tiles around vents Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 5 drinks on prep tables in kitchen. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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. Cellphone on shelf over pizza make cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on salad prep cooler doors. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened energy drink bottle in reach in freezer. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site 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. Tested at 0ppm. No chlorine supply available. Discussed 7 day callback with operator. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026. Establishment open and operating. 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. Multiple items in walk in cooler not dated. Warning

10/15/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13549244

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 int, 7 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup on ceiling tiles around air vents.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table. Operator removed. 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. Cell phone and electronic cigarette on prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler doors.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pizza sauce on walk in cooler floor.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label on bulk sugar container.
  • 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. Tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced empty chlorine jug, tested at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Pizza sauce observed stored in non food grade buckets (Lowe's) in walk in cooler.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at bar soda fountain has pink slimy buildup. Can opener blade soiled. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Backpack in bar hand sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at front counter. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site