PIPO'S RESTAURANT
7233 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33634
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk-in cooler: black beans (47°F – Cooling Overnight/Saturday). **Warning**
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Walk-in cooler: cooked potatoes (86°F – Cooling 5am temped 9:20). **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live, small, flying insects observed under three compartment sink in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 60 rodent droppings observed on floor behind bulk storage containers in dry storage area. Approximately 5 rodent droppings observed under steam table on front line. Approximately 5 rodent droppings observed in cabinet storage on front line. Operator began discarding rodent droppings during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: black beans (47°F – Cooling Overnight/Saturday); cooked potatoes (86°F – Cooling 5am temped 9:20). **Warning**
Intermediate 2
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling items being cooled in bulk and without additional measures for cooling (ice bath, chill stick, etc.) **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave on cooks line soiled. **Warning**
Basic 7
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches observed on floor of dry storage area. **Admin Complaint**
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket at walk-in cooler torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled at reach-in cooler on cooks line. Vents soiled at walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked beans in walk-in-in cooler not covered. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooks line. Operator placed for laundering during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Soiled floors under steam table on front line. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:15 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
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.