Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

FARANDULERO PIZZERIA

9743 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33615

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 16, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number1339867
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13731410
DBPR license3954386

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 16, 2026 3:11 PM
StatusNo reopening date recorded
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#6High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 9 live fly-like insects located inside MFDV, landing on two foldable stools, upright reach in freezer, kitchen prep table next to rice cooker, exterior of milk jug, exterior container of sugar, floor and walls.

#7High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. 2 bags of tamales stored inside shopping bags in reach in cooler adjacent to pizza oven.

#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on reach in freezer door next to hand washing sink. 1 live roach on wall behind reach in freezer, next to hand washing sink. 78 live roaches located inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. 4 with egg sacks. 29 live roaches located inside cabinet beneath front line cook.

#9High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 4 roach eggs located inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. Roach droppings located inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. Roach droppings located inside cabinet beneath front line cook.

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. One bag of ice, milk, and a container of sugar stored inside of and next to hand washing sink. Employee removed all items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate53B-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. No food handler certificates available, operator stated he has them stored at his home.

Basic 5

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests. 2 dead fly-like insects located inside upright reach in freezer.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in front of upright reach in freezer. 15 dead roaches located inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. 7 dead roaches located inside cabinet beneath front line cook.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located inside the cabinets beneath front line cook and three compartment sink.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All gaskets on reach in cooler and reach in cooler are soiled.

#5Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located inside 4-drawer reach in cooler drawer, beneath bottom left drawer.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:03 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
5 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.