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LA CASA DELLA PASTA

5273 EHRLICH RD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33624

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3612720
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10901438
DBPR license3910258

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over Ready to eat capers inside Walk in cooler. Raw chicken, raw calamari, raw veal stored over raw beef and rock candy in Walk in cooler. Employee relocated raw items to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Inspector observed 21 cooked pork belly, 17 cooked ox tail, 10 cooked lamb shank, 8 cooked beef short ribs all vacuumed sealed inside Reach in chest freezer and inside Walk in cooler. Vacuumed items missing labeling and has been stored for 2+ weeks in freezer prior to thawing inside Walk in cooler. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate03G-43-2

Intermediate – Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Inspector observed 21 cooked pork belly, 17 cooked ox tail, 10 cooked lamb shank, 8 cooked beef short ribs all vacuumed sealed inside Reach in chest freezer and inside Walk in cooler. Vacuumed items missing labeling and has been stored for 2+ weeks in freezer prior to thawing inside Walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/ 5 employees working, no CFM present. CFM arrived during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#10Intermediate03G-50-1

Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Inspector observed 21 cooked pork belly, 17 cooked ox tail, 10 cooked lamb shank, 8 cooked beef short ribs all vacuumed sealed inside Reach in chest freezer and inside Walk in cooler. Vacuumed items missing labeling and has been stored for 2+ weeks in freezer prior to thawing inside Walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards with cut marks inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottled water stored inside front line Reach in cooler. Employee relocated water to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic03G-53-1

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Inspector observed 21 cooked pork belly, 17 cooked ox tail, 10 cooked lamb shank, 8 cooked beef short ribs all vacuumed sealed inside Reach in chest freezer and inside Walk in cooler. Vacuumed items missing labeling and has been stored for 2+ weeks in freezer prior to thawing inside Walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic03G-54-1

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Inspector observed 21 cooked pork belly, 17 cooked ox tail, 10 cooked lamb shank, 8 cooked beef short ribs all vacuumed sealed inside Reach in chest freezer and inside Walk in cooler. Vacuumed items missing labeling and has been stored for 2+ weeks in freezer prior to thawing inside Walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:53 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
4 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.