DEVITO'S ITALIAN SPECIALTIES
200 N TAMPA ST STE G115, Tampa FL 33602 · 647-461-6424
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on floor in salad prep area server killed both roaches. 4 live roaches inside cabinet front service area. 1 live roach inside the wheel of reach in cooler on cooks line 1 live roach under reach in freezer prep line
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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.
Aug 4, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over bread and desserts and raw beef stored over milk walk in cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on floor in salad prep area server killed both roaches. 4 live roaches inside cabinet front service area. 1 live roach inside the wheel of reach in cooler on cooks line 1 live roach under reach in freezer prep line
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/ 1 server 1 dish washer 2 line cooks
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all hand washing Sinks back kitchen employee restocked for some sinks.
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. No date marks on cook noodles,cook pork, lasagna and more in walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at the bar not labeled
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach underneath the reach in cooler on cooks line. 2 dead roaches behind the dish washer at bar area.
Jan 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 employee missing for 1 employee
Nov 7, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Marcos Tutasig
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 employee missing for 1 employee
Nov 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat foods reach in Cooler on cooks line
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cooks line facing electrical panel ambient air temperature 50F Cold holding: raw salmon 47F Alfredo 46F meat sauce 47F cut tomatoes 48F butter 47F shrimp scampi 49F held less than 4 hours discussed with chef to ice bath the foods in cooler chef adjusted the temperature on the reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling up buckets with water hand washing sink on cooks line
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Marcos Tutasig
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 on duty bartender, dishwasher,line cook,chef
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 employee missing for 1 employee
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meat balls on sheet tray not dated walk in cooler made less than 7 days
Jul 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 11, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Apr 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler ambient air temperature 51 f chef states cooler door has been open a lot and multiple cooling process of cooked noodles and potatoes and rice are loaded up onto speed rack cooked today. Discussed with employee to add ice to all foods under time control safety. Chef stated that the repair man is coming today
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in the dish washing sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Straw in hand washing sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area employee restocked
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.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw Tuna in the reach in cooler not removed from packaging.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Garlic and oil held on time has no time markings. Chef added proper time markings to garlic and oil.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on front line has stains.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator consumer advisory. Operator hung up consumer advisory.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg plant parmigiana,meatballs,have no date markers inside walk in cooler. Chef added proper date markings.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on cutting board on front line. Employee removed and properly stored cell phone.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket inside reach in cooler on front line are torn.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water at 71F on front line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front line reach in cooler has old food debris inside gaskets.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment bar and kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment in kitchen and bar
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and drains under equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In standing water, employee turned cold running water back on.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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