BAVARO'S PIZZERIA
514 FRANKLIN ST, Tampa FL 33602 · 732.239.7273
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023016656 | Mar 22, 2023 | Apr 19, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Tested 6 times below the 50-100ppm retested at 7th time at 100ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza reach in cooler top make table Cold holding: roccita 45F
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/ 4 employees no food manager 2 cooks 1 host 1 server
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of lid container pizza prep station
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Food stored on floor. Boxed lobster tail on floor under walk in Cooler shelf
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes deli container boxes on floor
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched phone than put gloves on for food preparation.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler cooks line cook broccoli 46F
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pizza sauce cans in front of hand washing sink in front service line. Employee was moving cans for preparation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored white bucket inside handwashing sink back area
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee training expired Maria F. Expired 7-27-25
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service ite
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat cheese walk in cooler raw shelled eggs over ready to eat pasta
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Back sink by ware washing area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemical bottle stored in hand washing sink back kitchen.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for 3 employees
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board back storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw salmon in standing water sitting on soda dispensers
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server dumped off soiled dishes and went to register payout and than grabbed clean plates for customer.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw beef over ready to eat peppers pizza cook line employees removed to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 56 f held on line employee moved to reach in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.ice machine interior soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in hand washing sink by ice machine
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/ 6 employees no food manager.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.observed for 2 employees
No soap provided at handwash sink. By pizza line
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for 2 employees
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone above the peek station
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees
Nov 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. 0 ppm
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soild
Oct 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. 0 ppm
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soild
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items in sink, removed obstruction.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In back dish area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front hand wash sink
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In prep kitchen cracked tiles
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.