VELA ITALIAN TAVERN
5232 BRIDGE ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33611
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs and liquid egg products stored over seafood in walk in at time of inspection. Operator had employee move eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid. Operator had employee label. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen grooved at time of inspection
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil stored on floor at front of kitchen. Operator had employees place jugs on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened can of soda in reach in cooler next to ice machine in kitchen. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:57 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.