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ALBA PIZZA & CAFE TAMPA

1218 RAY CHARLES BLVD, Tampa FL 33602 · 8132286973

Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 3 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats29
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918085
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
MAR 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Manager placed time mark on pizzas and determined time was less than 4 hours.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Manager placed time mark on pizzas and determined time was less than 4 hours.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At multiple hand washing Sinks.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Employee filled out time as public health sheet for the pizzas.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots over ready to eat bottled sauces in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-17-4
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
High priority/41-05-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Andrew remaili
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine strips for dish machine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.floors under equipment and drains soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.