BAVARO'S PIZZERIA
514 FRANKLIN ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33602
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in kitchen area **Warning**
28-13-5High Priority – Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Sewage backing up into kitchen prep area when sink runs water backs up into kitchen **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -56 approximately rodent droppings in back dry storage area of kitchen – 20 rodent droppings under pizza oven in front open kitchen area **Warning**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water for entire establishment. **Warning**
Basic 6
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Vent missing in kitchen **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes and ceiling damage in kitchen areas by back dry storage **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment and shelving **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:47 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.