Inspection Report

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MANDOLA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN

14703 N DALE MABRY HWY · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33618

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3682942
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13581719
DBPR license3910542

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream in hot line cooler close to the grill temped at 45f at 12:15 pm, employee stated cream was in cooler overnight, manager discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream in hot line cooler close to the grill temped at 45f at 12:15 pm, employee stated cream was in cooler overnight, manager discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of dawn dish soap stored on prep table in dessert room next to large mixer, and a spray bottle of stainless steel cleaner hanging on Co2 soda boxes stored rack , manager moved chemicals to the appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.observed grooved cutting boards on the front hotline , discussed with manager the importance of smooth clean surfaces.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a sheet pan of cake stored on floor in walk in freezer,and 2 soda boxes stored on floor inside electrical room behind the co2 soda drink station, employees moved items off floor to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.discussed with operator the importance of drain plug in the dumpster

#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.manager closed the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.