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FUSILLO PASTA

905 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 24, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3720465
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13758958
DBPR license6218847

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#6High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Single fly in the kitchen area. Discussed fly prevention with operator.

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Operator holding raw beef over ready to eat pasta sauce and cheese. Operator was informed and took action by moving raw beef to bottom shelf underneath ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.tiramisu 45F in reach in cooler at front counter.

#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. meat sauce (70F – Hot Holding) employee reheated meat sauce to 180F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning supplies stored over top of boxed tomatoes which could lead to potential cross contamination.

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector will be provided proper poster to have on hand for operator.

#12Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator communicated that the probe thermometer had recently broken and was in the process of buying a new one.

#13Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee lacks proof of training and has been employed for longer than 60 days

#14Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator discussed using time frames for foods with no written plan. Inspector discussed necessity of written plans, provided proper paperwork and operator took the necessary actions to fill out proper documentation. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in container of sugar.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks were seen on top of prep freezer.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Operator has multiple bags of semolina flour on floor in customer dining area. Operator also has buckets of flour and sugar on floor in kitchen area closest to order window.

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave contained grease and small pieces of food. Cleaning methods were discussed with operator for knowledge of cleaning equipment importance.

#5Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster on premise, Inspector has sent education packet containing all necessary documents for proper placement.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.