PIPO'S RESTAURANT
7233 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33634
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handled soiled food containers then placed on gloves to work with food without washing hand on cook line. Discussed with operator.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw ground beef in walk-in cooler.
Intermediate 3
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. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple containers stored in handwash sink on cook line. Operator removed items from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sinks on cook line and men's restroom.
Basic 7
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks stored on prep table while prepping Cuban sandwiches.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All 4 food employees. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Fry oils stored on floor in kitchen.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
25-02-4Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons at front service area.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At sandwich station.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:19 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.