GASPARILLA PIZZERIA AND GROWLERS
1028 E BLOOMINGDALE AVE · VALRICO · Hillsborough County · FL 33596
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 2
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced empty chlorine jug, tested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Pizza sauce observed stored in non food grade buckets (Lowe's) in walk in cooler.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at bar soda fountain has pink slimy buildup. Can opener blade soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Backpack in bar hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at front counter. Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup on ceiling tiles around air vents.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and electronic cigarette on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler doors.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bucket of pizza sauce on walk in cooler floor.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label on bulk sugar container.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:19 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.