MATTEO TRATTORIA AND PIZZERIA
2363 CENTRAL AVE · SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33713
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
34 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cookline observed putting on gloves with no handwash.
08B-56-4High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Whole shell eggs stored over butter in walk in cooler. Operator swapped items on shelves to correct. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 portions of grouper improperly thawed at reach in cooler next to cook line. Possible cross contamination at front bar, bottle of wine stored in ice.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cesar dressing prepared the day prior at 54 degrees F. Manager voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 8
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Discussed with manager, will provide big six handout.
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-10-4Intermediate – Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Clams in drawer cooler on cookline with no tags.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards at prep coolers on cookline line
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employees dumped items in hand-wash sink at wait pass.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to ice machine no paper towels. Manager provided **Corrected On-Site**
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.
Basic 20
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine next to dish machine soiled.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in sugar bin used as scoop.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles to reach in freezers soiled with soiled.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Three portions of grouper at reach in cooler improperly thawed. Operator voluntarily discarded.
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No cover in unisex bathroom.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches underneath mop sink. Manager cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered drinks over coolers on cook line
12B-01-4Basic – Employee eating while preparing food. Cook/manager at cookline observed eating at cookline upon arrival for inspection.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones on counters over the coolers on cook line.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees observed in kitchen with no hair restraint.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in reach in coolers behind cookline.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floors in kitchen in front of ice and dish machine.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor next to reach in freezers.
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood at cook line. Stover burners go pass hood system.
33-38-4Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trashcan at handwash sink next to ice machine.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in coolers soiled with old food and grease.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door at rear to kitchen not self closing.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cambros of marinara and bolognese sauce uncovered in walk in cooler. Cheese wheel in walk in cooler stored uncovered.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler at rear of the establishment with rusted shelves.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket in dish area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:40 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.