Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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MATTEO TRATTORIA AND PIZZERIA

2363 CENTRAL AVE · SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33713

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 7, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3687937
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13603549
DBPR license6217687

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 7, 2026 6:00 PM
StatusNo reopening date recorded
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by (11) live roaches found. (3) live roaches inside hinges on reach-in cooler in center of cook line (2) live roaches in rear room with mop sink (2) live roaches under hand wash sink near ice machine (2) live roaches at dish pit (1) live roach under reach-in cooler on cookline (1) live roach in front of restroom in dining room

#9High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 portions of commercially packaged ROP grouper inside reach-in cooler on cook-line thawed inside commercially packaged thawed not following manufacturer's instructions.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 7

#10Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of commercially packaged milk at front bar held over 24 hours not date marked.

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of oven soiled with food debris.

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employees dumping ice in hand wash sink located at wait station

#13Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kits on site during inspection.

#15Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two servers, one bartender, and three cooks engaged in operations during service.

#16Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sausage inside front reach-in cooler at pizza station prepared onsite not date marked.

Basic 7

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – (59) Dead roaches on premises. (10) dead roaches in rear room with mop sink (9) dead roaches at dish pit (8) dead roaches under cook line (7) dead roaches under wire shelf across from dry storage (6) dead roaches under double door reach-in freezers at rear of kitchen (5) dead roaches on shelf at rear dry storage (5) dead roaches under reach-in cooler at cookline (4) dead roaches in hallway leading to mop sink (3) dead roaches under ice machine (2) dead roaches at front bar

#2Basic01C-06-5

Basic – Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Container of clams in spice reach-in cooler at center of kitchen missing tag. Tag was removed prematurely however employee returned to unit. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 4 portions of commercially packaged ROP grouper inside reach-in cooler on cook-line thawed inside commercially packaged thawed not following manufacturer's instructions.

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler in center of cook-line

#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked and missing in kitchen entrance to dish pit.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers in center of kitchen

#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to metal container at dish pit.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:12 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.