FARANDULERO PIZZERIA
9743 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33615 · 813-970-5167
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 15 visits since May 2025
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on kitchen prep table in front of order window. Employee removed roach and sanitized area.
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Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 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. No food handler certificates available, operator stated he has them stored at his home.
Jul 23, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on reach in freezer door next to hand washing sink. 1 live roach on wall behind reach in freezer, next to hand washing sink. 78 live roaches located inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. 4 with egg sacks. 29 live roaches located inside cabinet beneath front line cook.
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 food handler certificates available, operator stated he has them stored at his home.
Jul 21, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on reach in freezer door next to hand washing sink. 1 live roach on wall behind reach in freezer, next to hand washing sink. 78 live roaches located inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. 4 with egg sacks. 29 live roaches located inside cabinet beneath front line cook.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 4 roach eggs located inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. Roach droppings located inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. Roach droppings located inside cabinet beneath front line cook.
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 food handler certificates available, operator stated he has them stored at his home.
Jul 21, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on reach in freezer door next to hand washing sink. 1 live roach on wall behind reach in freezer, next to hand washing sink. 78 live roaches located inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. 4 with egg sacks. 29 live roaches located inside cabinet beneath front line cook.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 4 roach eggs located inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. Roach droppings located inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. Roach droppings located inside cabinet beneath front line cook.
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 food handler certificates available, operator stated he has them stored at his home.
Jul 20, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on reach in freezer door next to hand washing sink. 1 live roach on wall behind reach in freezer, next to hand washing sink. 78 live roaches located inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. 4 with egg sacks. 29 live roaches located inside cabinet beneath front line cook.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 4 roach eggs located inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. Roach droppings located inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. Roach droppings located inside cabinet beneath front line cook.
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 food handler certificates available, operator stated he has them stored at his home.
Jul 17, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on reach in freezer door next to hand washing sink. 1 live roach on wall behind reach in freezer, next to hand washing sink. 78 live roaches located inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. 4 with egg sacks. 29 live roaches located inside cabinet beneath front line cook.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 4 roach eggs located inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. Roach droppings located inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. Roach droppings located inside cabinet beneath front line cook.
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 food handler certificates available, operator stated he has them stored at his home.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in front of upright reach in freezer. 15 dead roaches located inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. 7 dead roaches located inside cabinet beneath front line cook.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located inside the cabinets beneath front line cook and three compartment sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located inside 4-drawer reach in cooler drawer, beneath bottom left drawer.
Jul 16, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 9 live fly-like insects located inside MFDV, landing on two foldable stools, upright reach in freezer, kitchen prep table next to rice cooker, exterior of milk jug, exterior container of sugar, floor and walls.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. 2 bags of tamales stored inside shopping bags in reach in cooler adjacent to pizza oven.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on reach in freezer door next to hand washing sink. 1 live roach on wall behind reach in freezer, next to hand washing sink. 78 live roaches located inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. 4 with egg sacks. 29 live roaches located inside cabinet beneath front line cook.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 4 roach eggs located inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. Roach droppings located inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. Roach droppings located inside cabinet beneath front line cook.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. One bag of ice, milk, and a container of sugar stored inside of and next to hand washing sink. Employee removed all items at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels at time of inspection.
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 food handler certificates available, operator stated he has them stored at his home.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests. 2 dead fly-like insects located inside upright reach in freezer.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in front of upright reach in freezer. 15 dead roaches located inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. 7 dead roaches located inside cabinet beneath front line cook.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located inside the cabinets beneath front line cook and three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All gaskets on reach in cooler and reach in cooler are soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located inside 4-drawer reach in cooler drawer, beneath bottom left drawer.
May 20, 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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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Mar 20, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and wall inside cabinets beneath front line cook soiled.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. A small 5 gallon tank to collect oil from the hood filtration system and a waste water tank located on ground next to exterior of food truck. Both tanks are caged inside a lattice fence.
Mar 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed waste water on ground next to exterior of food truck. Waste water on ground beneath lattice fence on left side of food truck and flows into parking lot area, 15 feet from food truck. Waste water on ground cannot be isolated, vehicles and foot traffic can make contact with waste water.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grill and flat top grill soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and wall inside cabinets beneath front line cook soiled.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. A small 5 gallon tank to collect oil from the hood filtration system and a waste water tank located on ground next to exterior of food truck. Both tanks are caged inside a lattice fence.
Mar 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All food contact cooking equipments are heavily soiled: grill, flat top grill, 4 burners stove top, and all drip pans are filled with grease and food debris.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Mar 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Chlorine sanitizer for laundry washing only. Operator provided proper food contact sanitizer for ware washing at time of inspection.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Multiple squeeze bottles for sauces and salt shakers not sanitized after washing.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple raw meat items stored in direct contact with shopping bags, inside reach and cooler, located beneath microwave.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on kitchen prep table in front of order window. Employee removed roach and sanitized area.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All food contact cooking equipments are heavily soiled: grill, flat top grill, 4 burners stove top, and all drip pans are filled with grease and food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washed squeeze bottle containers and salt shakers stored inside hand washing sink. Employee removed everything inside sink at time of inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. A container of frying oil, pork fat, one bag of white rice, container of black beans, two jugs of mojo marinade stored on floor.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. No decal or license posted.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator posted sign at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled.
Dec 11, 2025□ 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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Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not displayed with Large contrasting colors sticker, spoke with Operator about what stickers to use.
Dec 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed on the back of tall refrigerator to the right of the triple sink Observed hole around drain pipe under triple sink,
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shrimp, in cooler over night not cooling (47F)first temp 12:10 pm; Mozzarella cheese in cooler over night 12:12 pm (47F - Cold Holding); chicken breast in cooler over night (51F - Cold Holding) 1st temp 12:13 pm; chorizo sausage, in cooler over night first temp 12:14pm (51F)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp, in cooler over night not cooling (47F)first temp 12:10 pm; Mozzarella cheese in cooler over night 12:12 pm (47F - Cold Holding); chicken breast in cooler over night (51F - Cold Holding) 1st temp 12:13 pm; chorizo sausage, in cooler over night first temp 12:14pm (51F); Ham first temp 12:14 (51F - Cold Holding). See stop sale
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed. Lysol stored over prep table closest to entrance, a bottle of fabulous stored next to sugar.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on non working cooler closest to the entrance.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in tall freezer to the right of the triple sink next to unsealed chorizo. See stop sale. Freezer to be emptied cleaned and sanitized before any sealed food is returned to unit.
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Chorizo in freezer not covered/ sealed. Dead roaches observed next to chorizo.
Food stored outside. Food stored outside in refrigerator, spoke with operator about not being able to have refrigerator outside his food truck
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not displayed with Large contrasting colors sticker, spoke with Operator about what stickers to use.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floors around and behind cooking equipment and prepping tables.
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread on shelf over Reach in cooler, raw pork in Reach in cooler next to flat top griddle, raw pork in chest freezer and frozen plantains in Reach in freezer are stored in shopping bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork and raw ground beef stored over Ready to eat sauces, milk, tomato sauce, cooked black beans in Reach in cooler next to flat top grill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chlorine spray bottle stored on top of pizza oven. Manager relocated during time of inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Shredded mozzarella, sliced American cheese, milk, cooked black beans in Reach in cooler not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on top of pizza oven.
Stored food not covered. Cut lime wedges, shredded mozzarella, and sliced American cheese in Reach in cooler adjacent to deep fryers not covered.
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