Inspection Report

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

AMORE MIO ITALIAN RESTAURANT LLC

6803 N ARMENIA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33604

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 13, 2018
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2822592
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6646916
DBPR license3905934

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 13, 2018 3:14 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 14, 2018 9:17 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 56°F, pizza sauce 50°F, meatball 58°F, Make table pasta 57°F, ground beef 57°F, Operator states items were not in Reach in cooler over night. Operator placed pizza sauce, shredded cheese on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on wall above pizza make table, 4 live in pull out drawer cooks line, 1 live on floor-near dish area. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#9Intermediate31A-15-4

Intermediate – Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate53A-01-6

Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash Sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate53B-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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on side of make table , 1 dead on floor under, 3 dead under spray sink, 1 dead behind fryer, 1 dead on floor in dish area, 1 dead in floor of Walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic40-07-4

Basic – Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Stroller, lawn equipment, children toys, various items in back area near Walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-11-4

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Rusted racks Walk in cooler, bare wood under prep table **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor, wall by pizza oven, **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. On rack **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.