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BROTHER TRATTORIA

2402 S MACDILL AVE, Tampa FL 33629 · 813.374.3052

Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3912037
Grade history
NOV 23
AUG 24
FEB 25
APR 26
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
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. Gave operator clean up sign.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed cantaloupe and carrots in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-04-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared foods in kitchen not labeled at time of inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Food stored on floor. Observed bagged bread stored on floor at walk in cooler door at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4
Jun 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to walk in cooler. Operator refilled during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door handles are soiled at time of inspection.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Fresh clam stored in melted ice water are open.
High priority/01B-03-5
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clams tags not marked with last sale date.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has dirty dishes stored inside it in kitchen area. Manager removed and placed dirty dishes at dishwasher.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna, egg plant rolls have no dates inside walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored in undrained ice. Clams stored in melted ice.
Basic/08B-31-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee Red Bull stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Basic/12B-13-4
Stored food not covered. Egg plant wand cheese rolls inside walk in cooler is stored uncovered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Lasagna stored in dirty pan inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
High priority/08B-27-4
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs stored overtop vegetables inside walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink has dirty dishes stored inside it. Owner removed dirty dish and placed at dishwasher.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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. Gave operator updated education packets.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside bottom of reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef removed cloth.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambiance air thermometer inside reach in coolers on cooks line.
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Basic/29-49-6
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Gave operator clean up sign.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. Gave operator employee health agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are soiled on cooks line.
Basic/23-03-4

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