BAVAROS PIZZA NAPOLETANA & PASTARIA ST PETE
945 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Operator setup three-compartment sink. Reading 50ppm. **Warning**
01B-14-4High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Two cracked raw shell egg on shelf in walk-in cooler. Operator discarded cracked egg. Stop sale is not warranted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cooks line at 1:50pm. Operator placed items in ice bath. Re temp at 2:20pm. a. diced chicken (51F – Cold Holding) 41f b. Butter 70f. 52f Discussed time as a public health control as an option. Will email DBPR Form 5022-090. Time As A Public Health Control and DBPR Form 5030-106. Cold Holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter without vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Mia **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cooks line has wiping cloths stored in bowl. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No CFM is present with 4 people engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in warewashing area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Will email Approved Food Worker Training Programs. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. **Warning**
16-53-4Intermediate – Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature is 85f. **Warning**
Basic 7
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine door edges. **Warning**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored inside a container of cocoa on shelf at entrance of cooks line. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting boards on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Shelf next to three-compartment sink is rusted. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching flour in container near pizza oven. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near mop sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:38 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.