Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

VINO E PASTA

3603 GANDY BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33611

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 19, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3332276
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8351534
DBPR license3915426

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority8 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over cut eggplants in walk-in cooler. Raw veal and pooled egg stored over diced onion and butter in reach-in cooler at cook line. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw clams, raw shrimps and raw scallops in reach-in cooler at cook line.

#6High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handled soiled dishes to dish room, then handled plated food to customer without washing hands. Discussed proper handwash procedures with manager.

#7High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handled dirty dishes, then put away cleaned dishes from dish machine with the same gloves. Discussed proper gloves changing and hand washing with manager.

#8High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested 200+ ppm. Operator diluted with water, test 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 8

#9Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam tags not marked with last date served. Some tags.

#10Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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.

#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A bag of frozen pork and a container of fish fillets stored in handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed items from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee draining and cooling cooked pasta with running water in handwash sink in dish room.

#13Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Juan Zarate.

#14Intermediate01C-01-4

Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams. In reach-in cooler at cook line. Tag was removed and stored in tags holder. Chef replaced tag in container with in-shell clams. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, fresh salsa and various items in reach-in coolers.

#16Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. All food handler certifications has no training date, trainer's name and

Basic 4

#1Basic10-20-4

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

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drinks removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen pork and fish fillets thawing in standing water.

#4Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.