BAVARO'S PIZZERIA
514 FRANKLIN ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33602
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-13-4High 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-13-5High 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-02-5High 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
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.ice machine interior soiled.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in hand washing sink by ice machine
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. By pizza line
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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
Basic 3
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table
40-06-5Basic – 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
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:07 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.