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THE VINEYARD TRATTORIA AND PIZZERIA

250 APOLLO BEACH BLVD · APOLLO BEACH · Hillsborough County · FL 33572

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3443635
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8732661
DBPR license3916593

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 44 F in walk in cooler. Discussed with manager placing on ice. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate53A-04-6

Intermediate – 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/ Merlin Calero.

#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. At bar. Manager secured at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on floor in dry storage room.

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of portion cups on floor in dry storage room.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.