DONOFRIOS PIZZA AND PASTA CO.
13048 RACE TRACK RD, Tampa FL 33626 · 8138557267
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
JAN 26
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024.
★ 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--2014050917 | Oct 29, 2014 | Jan 2, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken wings stored over unwashed, onions, and bell peppers inside walk-in cooler. Operator relocated raw wings to an approved location at time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired for James Donofrio on 1/7/2026.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment are soil. Interior of soda nozzles soiled at soda fountain in dining room area.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment with cut marks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal beverage stored on front service counter located over boxes for pizzas. Personal beverage stored over front line reach in cooler. Employee relocated all personal drinks to an approved location at time of inspection.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing at service station handwash sink.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Dessert items inside reach in cooler at order station not fully labeled. Missing address.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce, stored over container of bread rolls and cooked pasta inside walk-in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers of squeeze bottles with sauces and liquids not labeled inside establishment.
Mar 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At handwash sink at front counter.
Jan 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 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 can be determined. Pizza in display case. Operator time marked at time of inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of melted butter (113F - Hot Holding) stored on grill top. Chef moved into oven to reheat. 2nd temp: 178 F.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ James Donofrio, expired on 01/07/2026.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large pans and container stored on handwash sink at cook line. Chef removed items from handwash sink at time of inspection.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At handwash sink at front counter.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A container of bread stored on floor in kitchen. Chef moved to counter top at time of inspection.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Bread in walk-in cooler stored in a black bag.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Confirmation #: 247725344
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ham and cheese in reachin cooler adjacent to fryers on cookline. Employee moved raw chicken to proper area.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand sink in dish area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup stored in bulk cheese in reachin cooler adjacent to oven top.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Stored under clean dishes
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and phone stored on prep table on cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall adjacent to mop sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 pairs of tongs stored on oven handles on cookline.
Single-service articles improperly stored. 3 sleeves of pizza boxes stored on floor in storage area in lobby.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish washing area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings in walk-in cooler.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water for approximately 2 minutes in handwash sink at front service counter, temped 76 F.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By large mixer at back kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened bottled water stored on prep table. Removed.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water switch handle missing in handwash sink at front service counter. Water leaking from faucet. Prep sink on cook line.
Food stored on floor. 2 cases of raw chicken stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Fry oils stored on floor by walk-in cooler. Operator moved items to shelves at time of inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Apr 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of Pizza sauces dented.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024.
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 can be determined. Pizza slices in display case.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink on cook line blocked by stacks of pizza dough containers and a trash can. Employee moved items away from handwash sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk-in cooler.
Dec 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meatballs and cooked chicken wings in walk-in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee.
Food stored on floor. A case of raw chicken and a pan of cooked chicken wing stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee moved to shelf.
Oct 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 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 can be determined. Pizzas in display case.
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. Provided by email.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A large pot stored on handwash sink at cook line. Employee removed.
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.
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. Provided by email.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meatballs and cooked chicken wings in walk-in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee.
Food stored on floor. A case of raw chicken and a pan of cooked chicken wing stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee moved to shelf.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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.