GARIBALDI'S RESTAURANT
1235 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33604
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Holding ice **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Shredded cheese 49°F, chorizo 50°F items placed on ice retemped at end of inspection at 43°F, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.1 live on prep table, 1 live near Handwash Sink on cooks line, approx 5 live above paper towel holder on line, 1 on wall behind Reach in cooler on cooks line, 1 live behind microwave, 1 live in dining room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Behind microwave Reach in freezer gasket **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to mop sink **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Under blender **Warning**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Ice scoop Handwash Sink at bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Interior bar cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing several employees **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid in dish room **Warning**
Basic 18
14-01-4Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In ice **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dish room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead in ac near Handwash Sink, 2 dead next to servers station, 1 dead at bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Dish room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door **Warning**
36-31-4Basic – Hole in ceiling. Kitchen **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Silver Reach in cooler in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-70-4Basic – Objectionable odor in establishment. Interior of Reach in freezer thats currently not working **Warning**
29-49-5Basic – Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler. Bar cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service articles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-41-4Basic – Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:55 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.