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
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-05-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-10: 1 live roach observed crawling on wall next to walk in cooler door. 1 live roach observed on top left door hinge of reach in deli cooler across stove top burner. 4 live flies observed flying above floor drain underneath three compartment handsink in bar area. **Time Extended**
01B-13-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-10: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 7
02C-03-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-10: **Time Extended**
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of oven soiled with food debris. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-10: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employees dumping ice in hand wash sink located at wait station – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-10: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-10: **Time Extended**
16-37-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-10: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-10: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-10: **Time Extended**
Basic 7
35A-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-10: 1 dead roach observed on floor in between Single door stand alone fridges before kitchen entrance. 1 dead roach underneath stainless steel stand alone fridge before kitchen entrance. 1 dead roach observed on floor inside electrical closet in hallway leading to kitchen. **Time Extended**
01C-06-5Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-10: **Time Extended**
06-09-1Basic – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-10: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler in center of cook-line – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-10: **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked and missing in kitchen entrance to dish pit. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers in center of kitchen – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-10: **Time Extended**
16-46-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to metal container at dish pit. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-10: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:54 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.