GARIBALDI'S RESTAURANT
1235 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 813.232.5048
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017031993 | Jun 22, 2017 | Dec 19, 2017 | — |
| 3--2017031985 | Jun 20, 2017 | Nov 27, 2017 | $800 |
| 3--2016053699 | Oct 26, 2016 | Dec 14, 2016 | $400 |
| 3--2015036357 | Jul 14, 2015 | Dec 22, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in pan of water in prep sink at time of inspection.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table next to large cutting boards are in main kitchen at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers stored on shelf in kitchen at time of inspection.
Apr 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepped items in walk in cooler not labeled at time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer located in main kitchen at time of walk in.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid opened at time of inspection.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Back prep room
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler are rusty at time of inspection.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler and reach-in-cooler in kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water stained in main kitchen area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, and ware-washing. And walls in dish machine area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At mop sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Apr 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk-in-cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Apr 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No hot water for entire establishment. Hand sinks 75 F; 3 compartment sink 80 F; Mop sink 80 F
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near dish machine area
No soap provided at handwash sink. Near dish machine area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk-in-cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items (hat and keys) stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Water leaking from pipe underneath hand near 3 compartment sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 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.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked food in walk-in-cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On prep table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Outdoor ice machine with overhead protection.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back kitchen area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Kitchen area near prep table
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen area
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cooksline
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.