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
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in walk-in cooler – not all products commercially packaged. Raw shell eggs stored above intact beef. Manager relocated items to store properly **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler across from cook line. (3) 8oz portioned salmon 47F (12) rice and cheese balls 47F (10) carroza 55F (10) portions of chicken Parmesan 50F 3 lbs of raw chicken
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler across from cook line. (3) 8oz portioned salmon 47F (12) rice and cheese balls 47F (10) carroza 55F (10) portions of chicken Parmesan 50F 3 lbs of raw chicken 50F Manager voluntarily discarded items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of heavy cream inside reach-in cooler and milk inside walk-in cooler opened Monday not date marked. Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at front bar without paper towels. Bar employee provided towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed with manager to have new employees fill employee health agreements while new employees wait on receiving food handler training.
Basic 7
35A-03-4Basic – (9) Dead roaches on premises. (6) in chemical storage room (2) under reach-in cooler pass (1) behind wood oven Call made to Supervisor Lisa D. Regarding dead vermin. Advised to have operator clean and sanitize areas and educate on prevention methods. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas during inspection.
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager instructed employees to clean unit. Unit was cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys above reach-in cooler. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler at cook line.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at front bar. Inspector will provide sign at the conclusion of inspection.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler soiled across from cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 8:09 AM.
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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.