Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT

14306 N DALE MABRY HWY · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33618

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 30, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3577097
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10749561
DBPR license3916991

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter, breaker installed in wrong position, needs to be moved to end of hose, not in use for chemicals

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate01C-02-4

Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Disused other operator proper tag management.

#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Window cleaner at bar area

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic14-22-4

Basic – Can opener blade not kept sharp – observed metal shavings.

#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Standing water in reach in cooler on cold line

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled

#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.

#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator moved them water 101F

#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled reach in cooler at end of hot line build up in front and in water drain pan.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.