GASPARILLA EATERY
13131 MAGNOLIA DR #1265, Tampa FL 33612
Last inspected Aug 6, 2025 · 6 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
NOV 23
MAR 24
JUL 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. 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 →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop mayonnaise and pancake batter inside reach in cooler across from flat top grill on cooks line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken dated 07/23/2025 inside reach in cooler across from flattop grill. Employee discarded chicken.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cheese slices have mold inside reach in cooler on cooks line across from sauté station.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on left side of cooks line has stains.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids to carry out containers are not stored inverted overtop reach in cooler on cooks line.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth sitting on cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of both reach in coolers on cooks line.
Stored food not covered. Roll of opened sausage sitting on shelves inside reach in cooler across from flattop grill on cooks line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops have sitting on floor by walk in cooler door.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Thawed chicken,beef inside walk in cooler has no date markings.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No certificate for one employee. Employee stated handwashing lost his card.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath fryer is soiled with old food debris.
Food stored on floor. Onions stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler is soiled with old food debris.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm) CORRECTED TO; Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pepperjack 07/02/2024 Swiss 07/18/2024 Cheddar 07-17-2024 Havarti 07/02/2024 Gouda 07/07/2024 See stop sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pepperjack 07/02/2024 Swiss 07/18/2024 Cheddar 07-17-2024 Havarti 07/02/2024 Gouda 07/07/2024
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink near 3 compartment sink blocked by brooms and equipment. Operate moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board near 3 compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on under counter reach in cooler near register.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on front display refrigerator near register.
May 28, 2024□ 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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Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on left reach in cooler in disrepair.
Mar 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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 operator with education packet containing clean up procedure for vomit and diarrhea. Operator printed and posted at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink used to store rags. Operator moved at time of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Frank Ortega.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips at time of inspection. Discussed with operator.
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. One employee without training, provided education packet containing employee reporting agreement.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator states they serve over medium eggs on occasion. Provided operator with education packet containing consumer advisory. Operator hand wrote consumer advisory at time of inspection and posted.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on left reach in cooler in disrepair.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. Operator printed at time of inspectio.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign by three compartment sink. Provided operator with handwashing sign. Operator posted at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in front reach in coolers soiled. Operator cleaned at time of inspection.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test strips at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves eggs over medium with no consumer advisory. Emailed operator consumer advisory manager hung it up.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink.
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.