BERNINI
1702 E 7 AVE, Tampa FL 33605 · 813-248-0099
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
MAR 24
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DEC 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found 8 live flies flying around kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022032998 | May 11, 2022 | Mar 2, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen.
Apr 28, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 8 live flies flying around kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen.
Apr 22, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 8 live flies flying around kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: cooked meatballs 57 F,cooked sausage 58 F Per employee items have been in cold well for 6 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cooked meatballs 57 F,cooked sausage 58 F Per employee items have been in cold well for 6 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on front line prep table. Employee removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at ice machine. In kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk potatoes on floor in walk in cooler.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen.
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooksline.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near back door and ice machine in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Potatoes and multiple items on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cooks line floor.
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling up clear container in handwash sink in kitchen.
Multiple Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with red liquid at server station. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water near back door.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Through kitchen.
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies flying around kitchen.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with cleaner over bottles of juice at bar. Employee removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water near ice machine at back door.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken and unsalted butter on floor in walk in cooler. Multiple items on floor in walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Placed over knives on kitchen wall near handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clear containers on dish drying rack..
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee coconut water in reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in handwash sink at bar.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk flour. Operator removed.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Soiled hood filters.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under bar top. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler at 2nd floor bar. 1 dead roach next to reach in cooler at 3rd floor bar. Operator cleaned and eliminated at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of counter on cooks line. Operator removed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cooks line under fryer and reach in coolers.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer in kitchen.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Plug in bug zapper over clean knifes in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of metal pans on dish drying rack.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under three compartment sink, dish machine and throughout kitchen.
Dec 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta in walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Fully cooked pork in bucket on floor of kitchen. Butter and multiple items on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves in kitchen.
Dec 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
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.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly on clean whisk in kitchen. 3 live flies flying around kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: broccoli cooked 59 F, goat cheese 49 F, tomato cut 60 F, operator put in walk in cooler at time of inspection to bring back down to temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta in walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Fully cooked pork in bucket on floor of kitchen. Butter and multiple items on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area near handwash sink at front server station. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fully cooked pork on floor in bucket thawing in still water.
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.