Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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PISCO BAR & RESTAURANT

7507 N ARMENIA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33604

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 7, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3086114
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7593473
DBPR license3917080

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 7, 2021 4:05 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 8, 2021 9:55 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#11High Priority41-20-4

High Priority – Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Household pest control item stored in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 15 live roaches observed on aluminum foil at bottom of prep table in kitchen. Observed live roaches on clean plates under prep table. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler: bean sprouts (46°F – Cold Holding). Operator placed on ice during inspection. Walk-in cooler: cooked shrimp (46°F – Cold Holding). Operator placed in walk-in freezer during to ambient cool during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#14High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Steam Table: red beans (112°F – Hot Holding). **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#15Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Luis Villanueva 2/27/2016. ServSafe. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. In handwash sink at bar. Operator removed squeegee from handwash sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clorox spray at prep table off cooks line unlabeled. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. AC condensation/leakage leaking outside of building. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table off cooks line. Employee meal at reach-in cooler off cooks line. Operator discarded both items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of onions stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator removed from floor during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle on cooks line. Knife stored between prep table and wall. Operator relocated tongs and knife during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In dry storage area. Operator placed for warewashing during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6Basic23-05-4

Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Side of equipment on cooks line. Gaskets soiled at walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old three compartment sink and dish machine stored at exterior of building. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic14-41-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar in prep area. Operator labeled during inspection. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
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 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 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.