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FARANDULA PIZZA AND RESTAURANT

4040 W WATERS AVE STE 108 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3575027
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10740985
DBPR license3916270

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#3High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw steak in Reach in freezer. Operator relocated chicken during time of inspection. Raw chicken stored with raw steak and raw salmon on front line Reach in cooler. Operator relocated all items during time of inspection. Discussed with operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 packages of raw salmon thawed in reduced oxygen packaging in front line Reach in cooler. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Insecticide stored on kitchen prep tab adjacent to three compartment sink. Operator relocated insecticide during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pizza pans stored inside Employee handwash sink adjacent to pizza ovens. Employee removed pans during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees hired over 60 days without proof of training. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking for cooked shrimp and cooked lobster meat in kitchen Reach in cooler. Lasagna, sliced ham, shredded mozzarella, cooked pasta in Walk in cooler not date marked. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – 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. 6 packages of raw salmon thawed in reduced oxygen packaging in front line Reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Baked pizza crust stored in shopping bread. Stored in Walk in cooler and next to pizza oven. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.