BAMBINO PIZZA
2028 BAY SHORE BLVD, Dunedin FL 34698 · 727-734-5555
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license being expired since 02/01/26. Establishment is open and operating. Manager was able to show proof of payment and receipt.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026003289 | Dec 30, 2025 | Apr 8, 2026 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license being expired since 02/01/26. Establishment is open and operating. Manager was able to show proof of payment and receipt.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Joanna N. manager's certification expired on 03/22/26.
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. Observed expired employee training.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in clean dish.
Apr 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license being expired since 02/01/26. Establishment is open and operating. Manager was able to show proof of payment and receipt.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Joanna N. manager's certification expired on 03/22/26.
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. Observed expired employee training.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in clean dish.
Jan 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on reach in deli cooler on cook line. Food slicer soiled with dried food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink across from white stand alone freezer on cook line.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed and printed out the person in charge DBPR Time as a Public Health Control Written Procedures (5022-090) to fill out for Pizza slices.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
Dec 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored over raw ground beef inside walk in cooler. Item moved to bottom shelf.
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 cannot be determined. See stop sale. Pizza slices not time stamped. Person in charge time stamped pizza slices for 12:45pm.
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. Emailed and printed out the person in charge DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form in Spanish.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on reach in deli cooler on cook line. Food slicer soiled with dried food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink across from white stand alone freezer on cook line.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. The person in charge called her daughter during the inspection to purchase sanitizer. The owner brought a bottle of quaternary sanitizer.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed and printed out the person in charge DBPR Time as a Public Health Control Written Procedures (5022-090) to fill out for Pizza slices.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink next to single door cold holding cooler at expo window at kitchen entrance. Person in charge put a roll of paper towels at hand sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink across from white stand alone freezer on cook line.
May 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Dayquil stored in the kitchen near plates. Employee relocated.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Asked the operator what they are using to sanitize dishes and food contact surfaces. The operator showed me bleach that does not state on the bottle that it is safe for food contact surfaces. Operator was able to go to the store and purchase the correct sanitizer during the inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels by the 3 compartment sink. Paper towel dispenser broken at one handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator stocked handwash sinks.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Dining room floor is concrete. Operator had damaged tile during hurricanes Helene and Milton. All tiles have been pulled up in the dining room. Operator has plans to make floors smooth and easily cleanable. Window in the kitchen was broken during the storms and the window has been temporarily covered with plywood.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pasta 2-16-24, see stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked pasta dated 2-16-24 in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored in hand wash sink.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza sauce 45F held on the counter. Operator placed sauce in refrigerator.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Round cutting board in prep area.
Drain cover(s) missing. Prep area of kitchen missing drain cover.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator moved opened employee beverage from the prep table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle containing food that was removed from it's original container not labeled with common name.
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.